Giant Agave Bug vs Hairy-saddled Colletes
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Agave Bug | Hairy-saddled Colletes |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Acanthocephala thomasi | Colletes succinctus |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Coreidae | Colletidae |
| Size | 20-30 mm | 10-13 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | North America, Mexico | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Giant Agave Bug
A large coreid bug from the southwestern US and Mexico that feeds on agave and cacti. Males have impressively swollen hind femora used in combat.
Did You Know?
Males use their muscular hind legs like clubs, wrestling rival males off branches to win mating rights.
Hairy-saddled Colletes
A late-summer plasterer bee that is a specialist on heather, secreting a cellophane-like lining in its underground nest cells. It is an important heathland indicator species.
Did You Know?
The cellophane-like substance it secretes to waterproof its nest cells is a unique biopolymer not found in any other group of animals.