Unequal Cellophane Bee vs Desert Tiger Beetle

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Unequal Cellophane Bee Desert Tiger Beetle
Scientific Name Colletes inaequalis Cicindela hemorrhagica
Order Hymenoptera Coleoptera
Family Colletidae Cicindelidae
Size 10-13 mm 12-15 mm
Habitat Deserts & Drylands Deserts & Drylands
Diet Nectar Feeders Predators
Regions North America North America
Conservation Least Concern Least Concern

Unequal Cellophane Bee

An early spring bee that forms large nesting aggregations in sandy soil. It lines its cells with a waterproof secretion resembling cellophane.

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Did You Know?

Nesting aggregations can alarm homeowners as thousands of bees emerge from lawns, but they are docile and rarely sting.

Desert Tiger Beetle

A bright red and green tiger beetle that hunts along the edges of desert streams and alkaline flats. It is an extremely fast runner relative to its body size.

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Did You Know?

It runs so fast that its eyes cannot process images quickly enough, forcing it to stop and re-aim at prey.