Plasterer Bee vs Florida Carpenter Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Plasterer Bee | Florida Carpenter Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Colletes hederae | Camponotus floridanus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Colletidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 10-13 mm | 5-11 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Woodlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Southeastern United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Plasterer Bee
A solitary bee discovered in 1993 that is a specialist pollinator of ivy flowers.
Did You Know?
It lines its brood cells with a waterproof cellophane-like secretion.
Florida Carpenter Ant
A bicolored carpenter ant with a reddish-orange head and thorax and black abdomen. It is the most common structural pest ant in Florida.
Did You Know?
Florida carpenter ants have among the largest genomes of any ant species studied, containing around 240 million base pairs.