Pink Lady Mayfly vs Broad-faced Sweat Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pink Lady Mayfly | Broad-faced Sweat Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Epeorus vitreus | Lasioglossum platycephalum |
| Order | Ephemeroptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Heptageniidae | Halictidae |
| Size | 9-12 mm | 7-9 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Pink Lady Mayfly
A pale pinkish mayfly of eastern North American streams with a distinctly two-tailed nymph. Adults have translucent wings with a faint rosy tint.
Did You Know?
The pink coloration of the adult body fades to white within minutes of death.
Broad-faced Sweat Bee
A rare and distinctive European furrow bee with an unusually broad, flattened head. It nests in sandy or gravelly soils and has become scarce throughout much of its range.
Did You Know?
Its flattened head shape is thought to be an adaptation for more efficiently excavating nest tunnels in compacted sandy soil.