Ordinate Large-headed Bee vs Margined Leatherwing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ordinate Large-headed Bee | Margined Leatherwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ctenocolletes ordensis | Chauliognathus marginatus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Stenotritidae | Cantharidae |
| Size | 10-13 mm | 9-12 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Northern Western Australia | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
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.
Margined Leatherwing
An early-summer soldier beetle found across eastern North America with yellow elytra edged in dark margins. It visits a wide variety of flowers.
Did You Know?
Unlike the similar goldenrod soldier beetle, this species appears in late spring rather than autumn.