Pantaloon Bee vs Hairy-footed Flower Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pantaloon Bee | Hairy-footed Flower Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dasypoda hirtipes | Anthophora plumipes |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Melittidae | Apidae |
| Size | 12-15 mm | 14-16 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Underground |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Western Europe, Central Europe, Southern Europe |
| 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.
Hairy-footed Flower Bee
A fast-flying, plump solitary bee with males covered in tawny hair and females jet black. It is one of the earliest spring bees, often visiting pulmonaria and comfrey.
Did You Know?
Males hover in front of flowers like tiny hummingbirds, darting between blooms at high speed.