Cinnamon Bug vs Hawaiian Yellow-faced Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cinnamon Bug | Hawaiian Yellow-faced Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Corizus hyoscyami | Hylaeus longiceps |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Rhopalidae | Colletidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Oceania (Hawaii) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Cinnamon Bug
A bright red-and-black scentless plant bug that mimics fire bugs and other aposematic insects. Despite its warning coloration, it is harmless and feeds on the seeds of various weedy plants.
Did You Know?
It is often mistaken for the unrelated fire bug due to its similar red-and-black pattern, a likely case of Mullerian mimicry.
Hawaiian Yellow-faced Bee
An endemic Hawaiian bee with distinctive yellow facial markings, found in dry coastal and lowland habitats. It nests in hollow plant stems and beetle borings. Hawaiian Hylaeus are the only bees native to the Hawaiian Islands.
Did You Know?
Hawaiian yellow-faced bees were the first bees in the United States to be listed under the Endangered Species Act, in 2016.