Hairy-saddled Colletes vs Australian Army Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hairy-saddled Colletes | Australian Army Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Colletes succinctus | Leptogenys falcigera |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Colletidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 10-13 mm | 4-7 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Forests |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Australia |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
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.
Australian Army Ant
An Australian ponerine ant that exhibits army ant-like group raiding behavior despite belonging to a different subfamily. It conducts organized raids on isopod colonies.
Did You Know?
They are specialist predators of isopods, with their sickle-shaped mandibles perfectly adapted for gripping armored woodlice.