Desert Large-headed Bee vs Longhorn Crazy Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Desert Large-headed Bee | Longhorn Crazy Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ctenocolletes nigricans | Paratrechina longicornis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Stenotritidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 11-15 mm | 2.5-3 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Central and Western Australia | Pantropical, Global in heated buildings |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Desert Large-headed Bee
A dark-bodied, heat-tolerant bee found in arid inland Australia. It forages during the hottest parts of the day when most other bees are inactive.
Did You Know?
It can remain active in ambient temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius that would ground most other bee species.
Longhorn Crazy Ant
A small dark brown ant with extremely long antennae and legs that moves in rapid, jerky patterns. It is one of the most widely distributed tramp ant species in the world.
Did You Know?
Its original native range is unknown because it has been spread by human commerce for so long.