Texas Striped Sweat Bee vs Tapered Drone Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Texas Striped Sweat Bee | Tapered Drone Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agapostemon texanus | Eristalis pertinax |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Halictidae | Syrphidae |
| Size | 9-11 mm | 12-16 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Wetlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | North America, Central America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Texas Striped Sweat Bee
A widespread metallic green sweat bee found across much of North America. Males have distinctive black and yellow abdominal stripes contrasting with their green thorax.
Did You Know?
Males often gather in sleeping clusters on plant stems at dusk, gripping with their mandibles and hanging motionless overnight.
Tapered Drone Fly
A large hoverfly resembling a honeybee but distinguished by its yellow-tipped front tarsi. It is active from early spring to late autumn.
Did You Know?
It is one of the earliest hoverflies to appear in spring, sometimes flying on warm days in February.