Lythrum Bee vs Long-winged Conehead
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lythrum Bee | Long-winged Conehead |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Melitta nigricans | Conocephalus discolor |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Melittidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 10-12 mm | 12-18 mm body |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Wetlands |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Lythrum Bee
A specialist bee that collects pollen from purple loosestrife along rivers and wetland margins. It is a ground-nesting species found in damp habitats.
Did You Know?
It times its emergence precisely to the flowering of purple loosestrife in July, and in years of drought it may fail to reproduce entirely.
Long-winged Conehead
A slim green bush-cricket with a pointed head that has dramatically expanded its range northward in Britain. Produces a very high-pitched, barely audible song. Found in tall grass and rushes.
Did You Know?
Its ultrasonic song is at such a high frequency that many people cannot hear it, even when the insect is nearby.