Sweat Bee of the Desert vs African Web Spinner
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sweat Bee of the Desert | African Web Spinner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lasioglossum titusi | Embia savignyi |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Embioptera |
| Family | Halictidae | Embiidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 9.0-13.0 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Africa, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Sweat Bee of the Desert
A small metallic green bee found in arid regions of western North America. It nests communally in sandy desert soil.
Did You Know?
It is attracted to human sweat for the salt it contains, which is scarce in desert environments.
African Web Spinner
A medium-sized web spinner found across North Africa and the Middle East. It constructs silk tunnels under stones in semi-arid environments.
Did You Know?
This species is one of the first web spinners ever described, named by the French entomologist Westwood in 1837.