Smeathman's Furrow Bee vs Steel-blue Cricket Hunter
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Smeathman's Furrow Bee | Steel-blue Cricket Hunter |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lasioglossum smeathmanellum | Chlorion aerarium |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Halictidae | Sphecidae |
| Size | 4-5 mm | 18-28 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, North Africa | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Smeathman's Furrow Bee
One of the smallest bees in the world, this tiny metallic species nests in old mortar joints and earthen banks. It is surprisingly common in European towns and cities.
Did You Know?
At just 4 mm long it is barely larger than a grain of rice and is frequently mistaken for a tiny fly.
Steel-blue Cricket Hunter
A large metallic blue wasp that hunts field crickets and mole crickets. It drags paralyzed prey into burrows to provision its nest cells.
Did You Know?
It enters cricket burrows headfirst to sting and extract its prey from underground.