Clown Bug vs Patchwork Leafcutter Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Clown Bug | Patchwork Leafcutter Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mictis profana | Megachile centuncularis |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Coreidae | Megachilidae |
| Size | 20-25 mm | 7-12 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Gardens |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Australia | Western Europe, Central Europe, Northern Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Clown Bug
A large Australian coreid bug also known as the crusader bug for the cross-shaped pattern on its back. It is a common garden visitor.
Did You Know?
The white cross pattern on its folded wings gives it the alternate name 'crusader bug' in Australia.
Patchwork Leafcutter Bee
A solitary bee that neatly cuts oval pieces from rose and other leaves to line its nest cells. The characteristic semicircular cuts it leaves on leaves are a familiar garden sight.
Did You Know?
Each nest cell requires around 15 precisely cut leaf pieces to construct.