Punctate Sweat Bee vs Southern Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Punctate Sweat Bee | Southern Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lasioglossum punctatissimum | Philonthus spinipes |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Halictidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 5-6 mm | 8-11 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Mediterranean Europe, North Africa |
| 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.
Southern Rove Beetle
A shiny, black rove beetle with distinctive spiny hind tibiae. It is a fast-running predator commonly found under stones and debris in drier, warmer habitats of southern Europe.
Did You Know?
The spiny tibiae that give this species its name are used as weapons in combat with rival males over territory and mates.