Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle vs Panzer's Nomad Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle | Panzer's Nomad Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cicindela sexguttata | Nomada panzeri |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Cicindelidae | Andrenidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 8-10 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Eastern United States and southeastern Canada | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle
A brilliant metallic green beetle with six white spots on its elytra. It is an agile predator commonly seen on forest paths in spring.
Did You Know?
It runs so fast while chasing prey that it temporarily goes blind and must stop to re-locate its target.
Panzer's Nomad Bee
A wasp-mimicking cleptoparasitic bee that targets Andrena mining bee nests. Its bright red, yellow, and black coloring warns predators of its sting.
Did You Know?
It has lost all pollen-collecting structures because its larvae are fed entirely by stolen provisions from mining bee nests.