Teddy Bear Bee vs Narcissus Bulb Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Teddy Bear Bee | Narcissus Bulb Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Amegilla bombiformis | Merodon equestris |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Apidae | Syrphidae |
| Size | 15-20 mm | 10-15 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Australia, Oceania | Europe, North America (introduced), Oceania (introduced) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Teddy Bear Bee
A plump, densely furred native Australian bee that closely resembles a bumblebee. Despite its cuddly appearance, it is a solitary bee that nests in burrows in soft sandstone or clay banks.
Did You Know?
It uses buzz pollination, vibrating its flight muscles at a specific frequency to shake pollen from flowers that other bees cannot access.
Narcissus Bulb Fly
A bumble bee-mimicking hoverfly that comes in multiple color forms matching different bumblebee species. Its larvae bore into and destroy daffodil and narcissus bulbs.
Did You Know?
It exists in multiple color forms, each mimicking a different bumblebee species found in the same habitat.