Pacific Spiketail vs African Stingless Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pacific Spiketail | African Stingless Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cordulegaster dorsalis | Meliponula bocandei |
| Order | Odonata | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Cordulegastridae | Apidae |
| Size | 65-75 mm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | North America | West Africa, Central Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Pacific Spiketail
The only spiketail dragonfly on the Pacific coast of North America. It has a dark brown body with yellow dorsal spots and patrols shaded forest seepages.
Did You Know?
It is the only spiketail species found west of the Rocky Mountains in North America.
African Stingless Bee
A small dark stingless bee that nests in tree hollows and produces a prized thin honey. Colonies can number several thousand workers.
Did You Know?
Their honey is traditionally valued in West African medicine and can sell for ten times the price of regular honey.