Hairy-legged Mining Bee vs Philippine Milk Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hairy-legged Mining Bee | Philippine Milk Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Melitta tricincta | Coptotermes vastator |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Melittidae | Rhinotermitidae |
| Size | 9-11 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Philippines |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Hairy-legged Mining Bee
A rare and declining bee that is a strict specialist on red bartsia flowers. It has distinctive hairy hind legs used for carrying the wet, sticky pollen of its host plant.
Did You Know?
Its complete dependence on a single semi-parasitic plant species makes it one of the most ecologically specialized bees in Europe.
Philippine Milk Termite
The most destructive termite species in the Philippines, causing severe damage to buildings, trees, and crops. Colonies can be enormous with millions of workers. Soldiers produce a white, milky defensive secretion from the frontal gland.
Did You Know?
This species is so destructive in the Philippines that entire coconut plantations have been devastated, leading to major government-funded control programs.