Panda Ant vs Hairy-saddled Colletes
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Panda Ant | Hairy-saddled Colletes |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Euspinolia militaris | Colletes succinctus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Mutillidae | Colletidae |
| Size | 6-8 mm | 10-13 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Heathland |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | South America | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Panda Ant
Not actually an ant but a wingless wasp. Named for its black and white panda-like coloring. Females have an extremely painful sting despite their cute appearance.
Did You Know?
Despite its adorable panda-like markings, this insect delivers one of the most painful stings of any velvet wasp — Chilean locals call it the killer ant.
Hairy-saddled Colletes
A late-summer plasterer bee that is a specialist on heather, secreting a cellophane-like lining in its underground nest cells. It is an important heathland indicator species.
Did You Know?
The cellophane-like substance it secretes to waterproof its nest cells is a unique biopolymer not found in any other group of animals.