Broad-faced Sweat Bee vs Sand-Case Caddisfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Broad-faced Sweat Bee | Sand-Case Caddisfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lasioglossum platycephalum | Sericostoma personatum |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Halictidae | Sericostomatidae |
| Size | 7-9 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Broad-faced Sweat Bee
A rare and distinctive European furrow bee with an unusually broad, flattened head. It nests in sandy or gravelly soils and has become scarce throughout much of its range.
Did You Know?
Its flattened head shape is thought to be an adaptation for more efficiently excavating nest tunnels in compacted sandy soil.
Sand-Case Caddisfly
A caddisfly whose larvae build smooth, curved cases entirely from fine sand grains cemented with silk. Adults are dark with hairy wings.
Did You Know?
The curved sand-grain cases built by these larvae are so precisely constructed they resemble tiny miniature architectural works.