Horned Clubtail vs Panzer's Nomad Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Horned Clubtail | Panzer's Nomad Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Arigomphus cornutus | Nomada panzeri |
| Order | Odonata | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Gomphidae | Andrenidae |
| Size | 45-55mm | 8-10 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Horned Clubtail
A medium-sized clubtail dragonfly with small horn-like projections on the top of the head. Its body is yellow-green with brown markings. It breeds in clear ponds and lakes.
Did You Know?
The tiny horns on its head are unique among North American clubtails and are used for species identification.
Panzer's Nomad Bee
A wasp-mimicking cleptoparasitic bee that targets Andrena mining bee nests. Its bright red, yellow, and black coloring warns predators of its sting.
Did You Know?
It has lost all pollen-collecting structures because its larvae are fed entirely by stolen provisions from mining bee nests.