Tiny Dark Sweat Bee vs Dark Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tiny Dark Sweat Bee | Dark Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lasioglossum villosulum | Tachyporus nitidulus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Halictidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 5-6 mm | 3-4 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North Africa | Europe, Siberia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Tiny Dark Sweat Bee
A tiny, inconspicuous furrow bee widespread across the Palearctic region. Despite its small size, it is an important pollinator of crops including onion seed and carrots.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most important wild pollinators of commercial onion seed crops in Europe.
Dark Rove Beetle
A small, shiny dark brown rove beetle with a characteristic boat-shaped body. It is incredibly numerous in northern European farmland, where it is considered a key beneficial predator.
Did You Know?
Pitfall trap studies have shown this to be one of the three most abundant beetle species in British agricultural landscapes.