Sweat Bee vs Stable Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sweat Bee | Stable Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Halictus ligatus | Stomoxys calcitrans |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Halictidae | Muscidae |
| Size | 7-11 mm | 6-8 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Worldwide |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Sweat Bee
A small, dark metallic bee that is attracted to human perspiration for its salt content. It exhibits variable social behavior ranging from solitary to primitively eusocial nesting.
Did You Know?
Sweat bees are among the most important wild pollinators of crops, and some species can switch between solitary and social living depending on environmental conditions.
Stable Fly
A blood-feeding fly that closely resembles the house fly but has a prominent piercing proboscis. It is a painful biter of livestock and humans.
Did You Know?
Unlike house flies, both males and females are blood feeders and deliver a painful bite.