Pantaloon Bee vs Crimson Saltflat Tiger Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pantaloon Bee | Crimson Saltflat Tiger Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dasypoda hirtipes | Cicindela theatina |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Melittidae | Cicindelidae |
| Size | 12-15 mm | 11-13 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Colorado, United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Pantaloon Bee
A distinctive solitary bee where females have enormously long pollen-collecting hairs on their hind legs. It digs deep burrows in sandy soil.
Did You Know?
Its leg hairs can hold so much pollen that the loaded scopae are wider than the bee's entire body.
Crimson Saltflat Tiger Beetle
A rare tiger beetle endemic to the salt flats of southern Colorado. It has a distinctive dark reddish-brown coloration with faint white markings.
Did You Know?
It was only described as a distinct species in 2002 and is known from just a handful of sites.