Long-horned Bee vs Pantaloon Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Long-horned Bee | Pantaloon Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eucera longicornis | Dasypoda hirtipes |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Melittidae |
| Size | 13-16 mm | 12-15 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Pollen Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Long-horned Bee
Males are unmistakable with their extraordinarily long antennae, nearly as long as the body. It nests in the ground in warm, sunny grasslands.
Did You Know?
The male's enormously long antennae are thought to help detect female pheromones at greater distances.
Pantaloon Bee
A distinctive solitary bee where females have enormously long pollen-collecting hairs on their hind legs. It digs deep burrows in sandy soil.
Did You Know?
Its leg hairs can hold so much pollen that the loaded scopae are wider than the bee's entire body.