Spined Sweat Bee vs Twig Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spined Sweat Bee | Twig Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agapostemon splendens | Pseudomyrmex gracilis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Halictidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 9-12 mm | 8-10 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Forests |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Eastern North America | North America, Central America, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Spined Sweat Bee
A brilliantly iridescent green sweat bee with bluish reflections found in the eastern United States. Both sexes are entirely metallic green, unlike many other Agapostemon species.
Did You Know?
It strongly prefers nesting in moist or damp soil near water, unlike most other sweat bees that prefer drier substrates.
Twig Ant
A slender fast-moving ant that nests in hollow twigs and delivers a painful sting.
Did You Know?
It has excellent vision and can spot approaching threats from several centimeters away.