Raspberry Beetle vs Sweat Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Raspberry Beetle | Sweat Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Byturus tomentosus | Halictus ligatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Byturidae | Halictidae |
| Size | 3-4mm | 7-11 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Raspberry Beetle
A small brownish-gold beetle whose larvae are the small white grubs found inside raspberries and blackberries.
Did You Know?
The small cream-colored grub found inside a raspberry you were about to eat is almost certainly this species.
Sweat Bee
A small, dark metallic bee that is attracted to human perspiration for its salt content. It exhibits variable social behavior ranging from solitary to primitively eusocial nesting.
Did You Know?
Sweat bees are among the most important wild pollinators of crops, and some species can switch between solitary and social living depending on environmental conditions.