Broad-footed Colletes vs Texas Striped Sweat Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Broad-footed Colletes | Texas Striped Sweat Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Colletes halophilus | Agapostemon texanus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Colletidae | Halictidae |
| Size | 9-12 mm | 9-11 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Grasslands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Western Europe | North America, Central America |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Broad-footed Colletes
A rare coastal specialist plasterer bee that forages on sea aster in saltmarsh habitats. It is restricted to a narrow band of habitat along European coasts.
Did You Know?
Rising sea levels and saltmarsh erosion directly threaten its nesting sites, making it one of the bees most vulnerable to climate change.
Texas Striped Sweat Bee
A widespread metallic green sweat bee found across much of North America. Males have distinctive black and yellow abdominal stripes contrasting with their green thorax.
Did You Know?
Males often gather in sleeping clusters on plant stems at dusk, gripping with their mandibles and hanging motionless overnight.