Pennant Ant vs European Oil Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pennant Ant | European Oil Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Technomyrmex albipes | Macropis europaea |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Melittidae |
| Size | 2.5-3 mm | 9-12 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Pacific Islands | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Pennant Ant
A small dark ant with conspicuous whitish legs that forms long trailing columns up trees. It is a widespread tramp species found throughout the Old World tropics.
Did You Know?
They are important dispersal agents for certain epiphytic plants whose seeds they carry to tree crevices.
European Oil Bee
One of only two Northern Hemisphere bees that collect floral oils instead of nectar as a food provision. It collects oils from yellow loosestrife flowers.
Did You Know?
It mixes collected floral oil with pollen to create a waterproof, long-lasting larval food that resists mold in its damp underground nests.