Davies' Colletes vs Bronze Furrow Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Davies' Colletes | Bronze Furrow Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Colletes daviesanus | Halictus tumulorum |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Colletidae | Halictidae |
| Size | 8-10 mm | 6-8 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Tundra & Arctic |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Europe, Asia, North Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Davies' Colletes
A small solitary bee that lines its nest cells with a cellophane-like secretion. It often nests in mortar joints of old walls.
Did You Know?
Its nest lining is a natural polyester secreted from glands in its abdomen, making cells waterproof.
Bronze Furrow Bee
A small, dark metallic furrow bee with a subtle bronze sheen widespread across the Palearctic. It is primitively eusocial with small colonies.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most ubiquitous wild bees in Europe and can be found foraging in virtually any flower-rich habitat from sea level to mountaintops.