Tropical Carpenter Bee vs Anthricinan Yellow-Faced Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tropical Carpenter Bee | Anthricinan Yellow-Faced Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xylocopa latipes | Hylaeus anthracinus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Colletidae |
| Size | 25-35 mm | 6-8 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | South Asia, Southeast Asia | Oceania |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Endangered |
Tropical Carpenter Bee
One of the largest bee species in Asia with jet-black coloring and broad wings. They produce a loud buzzing flight sound and bore into bamboo and dead timber.
Did You Know?
Their enormous size and loud buzz often cause alarm, but they are generally docile and rarely sting.
Anthricinan Yellow-Faced Bee
One of seven Hawaiian yellow-faced bees federally listed as endangered. These small native bees are critical pollinators for Hawaiian coastal plants but face severe decline.
Did You Know?
Hawaiian yellow-faced bees were the first bees in the United States to be placed on the federal endangered species list, in 2016.