African Net-winged Beetle vs Painted Mining Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | African Net-winged Beetle | Painted Mining Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lycus trabeatus | Andrena fucata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Lycidae | Andrenidae |
| Size | 15-30 mm | 10-13 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | East Africa, Southern Africa | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
African Net-winged Beetle
A brightly orange-red beetle with distinctive net-like wing venation and broad expanded elytra. It is toxic and serves as a model for many mimicry complexes.
Did You Know?
Several unrelated beetle and moth species mimic its bright warning coloration to gain protection from predators.
Painted Mining Bee
A handsome spring bee with a red-brown thorax and banded abdomen. It is common in woodland clearings and gardens across Europe.
Did You Know?
It is a favourite host of the cuckoo bee Nomada flava, which lays eggs in its nest burrows.