Giant Neotropical Carpenter Bee vs Flat-footed Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Neotropical Carpenter Bee | Flat-footed Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xylocopa frontalis | Lindneromyia dorsalis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Apidae | Platypezidae |
| Size | 25-35 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Central America | Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Giant Neotropical Carpenter Bee
One of the largest bees in the Americas with a robust black body and yellowish thoracic hair. Females bore nesting tunnels into dead wood and timber.
Did You Know?
It is the most effective natural pollinator of passion fruit, and crop yields decline significantly where it disappears.
Flat-footed Fly
A tiny fly that runs in circles on leaf surfaces during its courtship display.
Did You Know?
Males perform rapid circular dances on sunlit leaves to attract mates.