Flat-tailed Leaf-cutter Bee vs Anthricinan Yellow-Faced Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Flat-tailed Leaf-cutter Bee | Anthricinan Yellow-Faced Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Megachile mendica | Hylaeus anthracinus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Megachilidae | Colletidae |
| Size | 10-13 mm | 6-8 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Flat-tailed Leaf-cutter Bee
A medium-sized leaf-cutter bee with pale abdominal hair bands. It provisions its nest cells with carefully cut pieces of rose and birch leaves.
Did You Know?
It can cut a perfect leaf disc in under 10 seconds using its sharp mandibles.
Anthricinan Yellow-Faced Bee
One of seven Hawaiian yellow-faced bees federally listed as endangered. These small native bees are critical pollinators for Hawaiian coastal plants but face severe decline.
Did You Know?
Hawaiian yellow-faced bees were the first bees in the United States to be placed on the federal endangered species list, in 2016.