European Melittid vs Australian Plague Locust
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | European Melittid | Australian Plague Locust |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Melitta leporina | Chortoicetes terminifera |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Melittidae | Acrididae |
| Size | 11-14 mm | 25-40 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
European Melittid
A medium-sized oligolectic bee that specializes on legume flowers, particularly alfalfa and clovers. It nests in the ground in sparsely vegetated areas.
Did You Know?
It is so efficient at collecting clover pollen that a single bee can visit over 1,000 florets in a single foraging trip.
Australian Plague Locust
Australia's most economically damaging locust species. It has a distinctive dark spot at the tip of each hindwing.
Did You Know?
The Australian Plague Locust Commission uses satellite imagery and predictive modeling to track and control outbreaks across the continent.