Flat-tailed Leaf-cutter Bee vs Reunion Day Gecko Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Flat-tailed Leaf-cutter Bee | Reunion Day Gecko Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Megachile mendica | Cratopus murinus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Megachilidae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 10-13 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Reunion Island |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Reunion Day Gecko Beetle
A drab brownish weevil endemic to Reunion Island in the Indian Ocean. It is a common herbivore found on both native and cultivated plants.
Did You Know?
It occasionally damages fruit crops on Reunion, where it is locally considered a pest.