Desert Digger Bee vs Net-winged Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Desert Digger Bee | Net-winged Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Centris pallida | Calopteron reticulatum |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Lycidae |
| Size | 15-22 mm | 10-18 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | North America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Desert Digger Bee
A large, fuzzy solitary bee of the Sonoran Desert that nests in burrows in hard-packed soil. Males patrol nesting areas and dig up emerging females to mate.
Did You Know?
Males locate females still underground by detecting their scent through the soil surface.
Net-winged Beetle
A toxic beetle with raised net-like veins on its elytra and aposematic coloration.
Did You Know?
It forms the model species in a large mimicry ring with moths and other beetles.