Pantaloon Bee vs Sand Robber Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pantaloon Bee | Sand Robber Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dasypoda hirtipes | Philonicus albiceps |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Melittidae | Asilidae |
| Size | 12-15 mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, North Africa |
| 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.
Sand Robber Fly
A pale sandy-colored robber fly found on coastal dunes and sandy heaths. It hunts other flies and small insects on open sand.
Did You Know?
Its pale coloration provides perfect camouflage against the sandy substrates where it hunts.