Resin Bee vs Long-legged Oil Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Resin Bee | Long-legged Oil Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Megachile campanulae | Rediviva longimanus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Megachilidae | Melittidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 12-15 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Heathland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | North America | South Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Resin Bee
A solitary bee that collects plant resins and sap to construct its brood cells.
Did You Know?
It builds cell partitions from plant resin mixed with tiny pebbles.
Long-legged Oil Bee
An extraordinary South African bee whose front legs are nearly twice its body length, the longest of any bee relative to body size. It uses these to collect oils from long-spurred flowers.
Did You Know?
The coevolution between its leg length and Diascia spur length is one of the most famous examples of a pollination arms race.