Sharp-tailed Bee vs Indonesian Antlion
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sharp-tailed Bee | Indonesian Antlion |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Coelioxys conoidea | Myrmeleon bore |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Megachilidae | Myrmeleontidae |
| Size | 12-15 mm | 45-60 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Parasites | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, North Africa | Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Philippines |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Sharp-tailed Bee
A cleptoparasitic bee with a sharply pointed abdomen used to pierce the cell walls of leafcutter bee nests. Females lay their eggs directly into provisioned host cells.
Did You Know?
The female's dagger-like abdomen tip is so sharp it can slice through multiple layers of leaf cell walls to deposit an egg.
Indonesian Antlion
A tropical antlion found across Southeast Asia and the Indo-Malayan archipelago. Its larvae create pit traps in sandy soil beneath shelters.
Did You Know?
In Southeast Asian villages, children often dig up the larvae to watch them rebuild their pits.