Dawson's Burrowing Bee vs Tangle-veined Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dawson's Burrowing Bee | Tangle-veined Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Amegilla dawsoni | Nemestrina longirostris |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Apidae | Nemestrinidae |
| Size | 18-24 mm | 15-20 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Western Australia | Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Dawson's Burrowing Bee
A large solitary bee endemic to Western Australia that nests in massive aggregations in hardpan clay. Males engage in violent aerial combat to mate with emerging females.
Did You Know?
Male combat is so fierce that individuals frequently die from injuries sustained during mating battles.
Tangle-veined Fly
A fly with an extraordinarily long proboscis for feeding from deep tubular flowers.
Did You Know?
Its proboscis can exceed its body length to reach nectar in long-tubed flowers.