Four-banded Furrow Bee vs Spinifex Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Four-banded Furrow Bee | Spinifex Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Halictus quadricinctus | Nasutitermes longipennis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Halictidae | Termitidae |
| Size | 14-16 mm | Workers 4-5 mm; soldiers 5-6 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Southern and Central Europe, Western Asia | Australia |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Four-banded Furrow Bee
A large, robust halictid bee with four prominent white hair bands across its dark abdomen. It is one of the biggest sweat bees in Europe.
Did You Know?
At up to 16 mm long, it is almost as large as a honey bee and dwarfs most other species in its family.
Spinifex Termite
A mound-building termite common across the dry interior of Australia. Its hard earthen mounds dot the landscape of arid grasslands and are a key food source for echidnas.
Did You Know?
Short-beaked echidnas tear open the rock-hard mounds with powerful claws to feast on the termites inside.