Yellow Crazy Ant vs Unequal Cellophane Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Yellow Crazy Ant | Unequal Cellophane Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anoplolepis gracilipes | Colletes inaequalis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Colletidae |
| Size | 4-5 mm | 10-13 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Southeast Asia, Pacific Islands, Indian Ocean Islands, Australia | North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Yellow Crazy Ant
A long-legged, fast-moving invasive ant named for its erratic running pattern. They form supercolonies with multiple queens that can devastate island ecosystems.
Did You Know?
On Christmas Island they killed millions of native red crabs, fundamentally altering the island's entire ecosystem.
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.
Did You Know?
Nesting aggregations can alarm homeowners as thousands of bees emerge from lawns, but they are docile and rarely sting.