Teddy Bear Bee vs Plasterer Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Teddy Bear Bee | Plasterer Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Amegilla bombiformis | Colletes hederae |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Colletidae |
| Size | 15-20 mm | 10-13 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Australia, Oceania | Europe |
| 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.
Plasterer Bee
A solitary bee discovered in 1993 that is a specialist pollinator of ivy flowers.
Did You Know?
It lines its brood cells with a waterproof cellophane-like secretion.