Hawaiian Big-headed Ant vs Southeastern Blueberry Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hawaiian Big-headed Ant | Southeastern Blueberry Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pheidole megacephala | Habropoda laboriosa |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Apidae |
| Size | 2-4 mm | 12-15 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Pollen Feeders |
| Regions | Hawaii, Pacific Islands | Southeastern United States from Virginia to Florida and west to Mississippi |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Hawaiian Big-headed Ant
An invasive ant now widespread in Hawaii with a disproportionately large head in the soldier caste. It displaces native insects throughout the islands.
Did You Know?
It is listed among the world's 100 worst invasive species by the IUCN.
Southeastern Blueberry Bee
A fuzzy native bee that is the most efficient pollinator of blueberry flowers in North America. It uses buzz pollination to shake pollen loose from blueberry blossoms.
Did You Know?
A single female can pollinate enough blueberry flowers to produce over a gallon of blueberries in her lifetime.