Willoughby's Leafcutter Bee vs Red-tipped Flower Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Willoughby's Leafcutter Bee | Red-tipped Flower Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Megachile willughbiella | Malachius bipustulatus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Megachilidae | Melyridae |
| Size | 12-16 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Central Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Willoughby's Leafcutter Bee
A large, furry leafcutter bee common across Europe that nests in a variety of above-ground cavities. It is named after the 17th-century English naturalist Francis Willughby.
Did You Know?
Females have been recorded cutting leaf pieces from over 20 different plant species to construct a single nest.
Red-tipped Flower Beetle
A small metallic green beetle with bright red tips on each elytron. Males can evert orange vesicles from their thorax as a display.
Did You Know?
Males produce pheromone-laden secretions from thoracic vesicles that females lick during courtship.