Erratic Ant vs Tiny Dark Sweat Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Erratic Ant | Tiny Dark Sweat Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tapinoma erraticum | Lasioglossum villosulum |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Halictidae |
| Size | 2-4 mm | 5-6 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Southern Europe, North Africa, Western Asia | Europe, Asia, North Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Erratic Ant
A small dark ant common in southern Europe that runs in characteristic erratic zigzag patterns. It nests in dry, warm habitats under stones and in rock crevices.
Did You Know?
Workers can raise their abdomens to spray defensive chemicals while simultaneously running at full speed.
Tiny Dark Sweat Bee
A tiny, inconspicuous furrow bee widespread across the Palearctic region. Despite its small size, it is an important pollinator of crops including onion seed and carrots.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most important wild pollinators of commercial onion seed crops in Europe.