Desert Globe Mallow Bee vs Blunthorn Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Desert Globe Mallow Bee | Blunthorn Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diadasia diminuta | Melitta haemorrhoidalis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Melittidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 10-13 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Pollen Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Desert Globe Mallow Bee
A specialist solitary bee that visits only globe mallow flowers in the American Southwest. It lines its underground nest cells with an oily secretion to waterproof them.
Did You Know?
Its extreme flower loyalty makes it one of the most efficient pollinators of globe mallow plants.
Blunthorn Bee
A late-summer specialist bee that collects pollen almost exclusively from bellflowers. It has a distinctively short tongue for a melittid bee.
Did You Know?
Females often become completely dusted in blue bellflower pollen, giving them a striking violet-tinged appearance.