Green Carpenter Bee vs Green-striped Darner
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Green Carpenter Bee | Green-striped Darner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xylocopa aerata | Aeshna verticalis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Apidae | Aeshnidae |
| Size | 15-20 mm | 63-72 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Australia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Green Carpenter Bee
A striking carpenter bee with a metallic green or golden-green thorax found only in Australia. It nests in soft dead wood and pithy plant stems.
Did You Know?
It is one of only a handful of bee species in the world with vivid metallic green body coloring in the genus Xylocopa.
Green-striped Darner
A large darner of eastern North America with prominent green thoracic stripes. It flies late in the season and is often seen patrolling woodland edges.
Did You Know?
It is one of the latest-flying darners in eastern North America, active into late October.