Yellow-faced Bee vs African Blister Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Yellow-faced Bee | African Blister Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hylaeus communis | Mylabris oculata |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Colletidae | Meloidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 15-30 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Europe | East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Yellow-faced Bee
A tiny, nearly hairless black bee with distinctive yellow facial markings. It swallows pollen and carries it internally in its crop.
Did You Know?
Unlike most bees, it carries pollen internally in its stomach rather than on external body hairs.
African Blister Beetle
A conspicuous beetle with orange-red and black banded elytra. It contains cantharidin, a potent toxin that can cause severe skin blistering on contact.
Did You Know?
Its cantharidin is so toxic that even a small amount can kill a horse if ingested with contaminated hay or alfalfa.