Painted Nomad Bee vs Malagasy Stag Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Painted Nomad Bee | Malagasy Stag Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nomada fucata | Hexaphyllum madecassum |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Lucanidae |
| Size | 8-10mm | 25-40 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Madagascar |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Painted Nomad Bee
A bright yellow and black cuckoo bee that parasitizes the nests of Andrena mining bees.
Did You Know?
Sneaks into mining bee nests while the host is away foraging and lays eggs that will outcompete the host's larva.
Malagasy Stag Beetle
A medium-sized stag beetle with antennae bearing six leaf-like lamellae, which gives the genus its name. Males have modest but distinctly toothed mandibles.
Did You Know?
Its six-plated antennal clubs are unusually large for a stag beetle of its size, giving it enhanced olfactory abilities.