Panzer's Nomad Bee vs Margined Colletes
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Panzer's Nomad Bee | Margined Colletes |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nomada panzeri | Colletes marginatus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Andrenidae | Colletidae |
| Size | 8-10 mm | 8-10 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Predators | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Panzer's Nomad Bee
A wasp-mimicking cleptoparasitic bee that targets Andrena mining bee nests. Its bright red, yellow, and black coloring warns predators of its sting.
Did You Know?
It has lost all pollen-collecting structures because its larvae are fed entirely by stolen provisions from mining bee nests.
Margined Colletes
A small, pale plasterer bee found in sandy coastal habitats across Europe. It nests in loose sand and forages on wild mignonette and sea holly.
Did You Know?
Its dependence on both sandy nesting substrate and specialized coastal food plants makes it doubly vulnerable to habitat loss.