Tiny Dark Sweat Bee vs Horse Stomach Bot Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tiny Dark Sweat Bee | Horse Stomach Bot Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lasioglossum villosulum | Gasterophilus intestinalis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Halictidae | Oestridae |
| Size | 5-6 mm | 12-16 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North Africa | Cosmopolitan wherever horses are kept |
| 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.
Horse Stomach Bot Fly
A bee-like fly that glues eggs to horse leg hairs where they are ingested during grooming. Larvae attach to the stomach lining and develop for months before passing out.
Did You Know?
Larvae survive the acidic horse stomach by secreting a protective alkaline buffer around themselves.