White-banded Sweat Bee vs Antlion
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | White-banded Sweat Bee | Antlion |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lasioglossum leucozonium | Myrmeleon formicarius |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Halictidae | Myrmeleontidae |
| Size | 8-10 mm | 30-35 mm body (adult) |
| Habitat | Farmland | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North America | Europe, Asia, Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
White-banded Sweat Bee
A solitary dark brown furrow bee with conspicuous white hair bands on its abdomen. It is one of the most widespread and common Lasioglossum species in the Northern Hemisphere.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most generalist of all solitary bees, having been recorded visiting flowers from over 20 plant families.
Antlion
Larvae build conical sand pit traps to catch ants and other small insects. The larva waits buried at the bottom and flicks sand at prey trying to escape up the slopes.
Did You Know?
Antlion larvae engineer their sand traps using physics — they build at the exact angle of repose so any disturbance causes an avalanche, sweeping prey to the bottom.