Hawaiian Yellow-faced Bee vs Golden-tailed Bull Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hawaiian Yellow-faced Bee | Golden-tailed Bull Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hylaeus longiceps | Myrmecia chrysogaster |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Colletidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 15-22 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Heathland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Oceania (Hawaii) | Australia, Oceania |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Hawaiian Yellow-faced Bee
An endemic Hawaiian bee with distinctive yellow facial markings, found in dry coastal and lowland habitats. It nests in hollow plant stems and beetle borings. Hawaiian Hylaeus are the only bees native to the Hawaiian Islands.
Did You Know?
Hawaiian yellow-faced bees were the first bees in the United States to be listed under the Endangered Species Act, in 2016.
Golden-tailed Bull Ant
A strikingly coloured bull ant with a distinctive golden-yellow gaster and reddish-brown head and thorax. Like other Myrmecia species, it possesses a powerful sting and excellent eyesight.
Did You Know?
Unlike most ants, bull ant workers hunt individually rather than cooperatively, relying on their keen vision.