White-banded Sweat Bee vs Turtle Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | White-banded Sweat Bee | Turtle Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lasioglossum leucozonium | Cephalotes atratus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Halictidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 8-10 mm | 6-14 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North America | Central America, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Turtle Ant
A large, flat-bodied arboreal ant with a broad disc-shaped head used to block nest entrances in tree holes. Workers can glide directionally when falling from the canopy.
Did You Know?
They are one of the few ant species capable of directed aerial gliding, steering back to their tree trunk mid-fall.