Western Harvester Ant vs Plasterer Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Western Harvester Ant | Plasterer Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pogonomyrmex occidentalis | Colletes hederae |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Colletidae |
| Size | 6-10 mm | 10-13 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Western United States and southwestern Canada | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Western Harvester Ant
A large red ant that constructs conspicuous gravel-topped mound nests in western grasslands. It clears all vegetation from a wide circle around its nest entrance.
Did You Know?
Its sting is one of the most painful among North American ants and has been rated highly on the Schmidt pain index.
Plasterer Bee
A solitary bee discovered in 1993 that is a specialist pollinator of ivy flowers.
Did You Know?
It lines its brood cells with a waterproof cellophane-like secretion.