Yellow-faced Bee vs Tropical Dustywing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Yellow-faced Bee | Tropical Dustywing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hylaeus communis | Heteroconis picticornis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Colletidae | Coniopterygidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 4-6 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Tropical Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia |
| 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.
Tropical Dustywing
A tropical dustywing with banded antennae found in Asian and African lowland habitats. One of the larger species in the family.
Did You Know?
Its distinctively banded antennae make it one of the few dustywings identifiable without a microscope.