Tawny Crazy Ant vs Painted Nomad Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tawny Crazy Ant | Painted Nomad Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nylanderia fulva | Nomada fucata |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Apidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 8-10mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Parasitoids |
| Regions | South America, Southern United States | Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Tawny Crazy Ant
A small reddish-brown ant that forms enormous supercolonies and is displacing fire ants in the southern United States. They are attracted to electrical equipment and often cause short circuits.
Did You Know?
They coat themselves in formic acid as an antidote after being stung by fire ants, a unique detoxification behavior.
Painted Nomad Bee
A bright yellow and black cuckoo bee that parasitizes the nests of Andrena mining bees.
Did You Know?
Sneaks into mining bee nests while the host is away foraging and lays eggs that will outcompete the host's larva.