Punctate Sweat Bee vs Grey Bush-Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Punctate Sweat Bee | Grey Bush-Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lasioglossum punctatissimum | Platycleis albopunctata |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Halictidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 5-6 mm | 16-22 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Western and Southern Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Punctate Sweat Bee
A tiny, dark furrow bee with dense punctation covering its thorax and head. It is one of the most common but overlooked solitary bees in European grasslands.
Did You Know?
Its heavily sculpted exoskeleton with thousands of tiny pits gives it a matte finish that distinguishes it from shinier related species.
Grey Bush-Cricket
A cryptic grey-brown bush-cricket of dry coastal grasslands and chalky hillsides in Europe. It sings a brief, staccato burst of clicks during warm afternoons.
Did You Know?
Its range in Britain is entirely coastal, restricted to warm south-facing cliff tops and undercliff grasslands.