Cardo Longhorn vs Yellow-faced Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cardo Longhorn | Yellow-faced Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agapanthia cardui | Hylaeus communis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Colletidae |
| Size | 8-15 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Farmland |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Pollen Feeders |
| Regions | Mediterranean Europe, North Africa | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Cardo Longhorn
A strikingly patterned longhorn with alternating bands of grey and dark pubescence on the elytra. It specializes on thistle stems across the Mediterranean basin. Adults appear in late spring and are active on warm sunny days.
Did You Know?
The species name cardui comes from the Latin for thistle, reflecting its exclusive association with these plants.
Yellow-faced Bee
A tiny, nearly hairless black bee with distinctive yellow facial markings. It swallows pollen and carries it internally in its crop.
Did You Know?
Unlike most bees, it carries pollen internally in its stomach rather than on external body hairs.