Hairy Wood Ant vs Painted Nomad Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hairy Wood Ant | Painted Nomad Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Formica lugubris | Nomada fucata |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Apidae |
| Size | 4-8 mm | 8-10mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Carrion Feeders | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Europe, Northern Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Hairy Wood Ant
A large mound-building ant of upland coniferous forests with noticeably hairy body surfaces. It forms polydomous colonies with multiple interconnected nests.
Did You Know?
A supercolony in the Swiss Jura mountains contained over 1,200 interconnected nests spanning 70 hectares.
Painted Nomad Bee
A bright yellow and black cuckoo bee that parasitizes the nests of Andrena mining bees.
Did You Know?
Sneaks into mining bee nests while the host is away foraging and lays eggs that will outcompete the host's larva.