Pantaloon Bee vs Delta Flower Scarab
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pantaloon Bee | Delta Flower Scarab |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dasypoda hirtipes | Trigonopeltastes delta |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Melittidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 12-15 mm | 8-12mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Underground |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Pollen Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Delta Flower Scarab
A small triangular beetle marked with a distinctive delta-shaped pattern in yellow and black. It is a common flower visitor in the southeastern United States.
Did You Know?
The triangular marking on its pronotum closely resembles the Greek letter delta giving it both its common and scientific names.