Sri Lankan Relict Ant vs Heather Mining Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sri Lankan Relict Ant | Heather Mining Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aneuretus simoni | Andrena fuscipes |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Aneuretidae | Andrenidae |
| Size | 3-4 mm | 10-12 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Heathland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Pollen Feeders |
| Regions | Sri Lanka | Europe |
| Conservation | Critically Endangered | Near Threatened |
Sri Lankan Relict Ant
The sole surviving member of its entire subfamily, known only from a few localities in Sri Lanka's rainforests. A true living fossil representing an ancient ant lineage.
Did You Know?
The only living species in its entire subfamily, all other members went extinct millions of years ago.
Heather Mining Bee
A late-summer specialist bee that collects pollen almost exclusively from heather and bell heather. It nests in sandy soil on heathlands.
Did You Know?
Its late summer flight season precisely coincides with heather bloom and it is one of the last solitary bees flying in the year.