Ordinate Large-headed Bee vs Blue Hawker
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ordinate Large-headed Bee | Blue Hawker |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ctenocolletes ordensis | Aeshna caerulea |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Stenotritidae | Aeshnidae |
| Size | 10-13 mm | 54-64mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Northern Western Australia | Europe |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Near Threatened |
Ordinate Large-headed Bee
A rarely collected bee from the Kimberley region of northern Western Australia. It is known from very few specimens and its biology remains largely unstudied.
Did You Know?
So few specimens have been collected that almost nothing is known about its nesting behavior or floral preferences.
Blue Hawker
A small hawker dragonfly with bright blue spots on males and yellow spots on females. It is restricted to high-altitude bogs and moorlands in northern latitudes. It tolerates very cold conditions.
Did You Know?
It breeds in some of the coldest and most inhospitable habitats of any European dragonfly, flying in near-freezing conditions.