Giant Twig Ant vs Hawaiian Yellow-faced Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Twig Ant | Hawaiian Yellow-faced Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pseudomyrmex spinicola | Hylaeus longiceps |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Colletidae |
| Size | 5-10 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Central America, Southern Mexico | Oceania (Hawaii) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Giant Twig Ant
One of the largest acacia-ant species, nesting in the massive swollen thorns of Central American bullhorn acacias. Queens can produce enormous colonies with thousands of aggressive workers.
Did You Know?
They are so effective at protecting acacias that cattle ranchers consider them a serious hazard when clearing land.
Hawaiian Yellow-faced Bee
An endemic Hawaiian bee with distinctive yellow facial markings, found in dry coastal and lowland habitats. It nests in hollow plant stems and beetle borings. Hawaiian Hylaeus are the only bees native to the Hawaiian Islands.
Did You Know?
Hawaiian yellow-faced bees were the first bees in the United States to be listed under the Endangered Species Act, in 2016.