Tiny Dark Sweat Bee vs Long-Horned Xiphydriid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tiny Dark Sweat Bee | Long-Horned Xiphydriid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lasioglossum villosulum | Xiphydria prolongata |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Halictidae | Xiphydriidae |
| Size | 5-6 mm | 14-20 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North Africa | East Asia, Japan |
| 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.
Long-Horned Xiphydriid
A slender wood wasp with an exceptionally long neck region and thread-like antennae. The body is dark brown with scattered pale markings.
Did You Know?
Xiphydriid species in East Asia show greater diversity than in any other region, suggesting this may be the family's center of origin.