Ashy Mining Bee vs Kaempfer Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ashy Mining Bee | Kaempfer Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Andrena cineraria | Platypleura kaempferi |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Andrenidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 22-28 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Western Europe, Central Europe, Northern Europe | Japan, Korea, Eastern China |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Ashy Mining Bee
A striking black and grey solitary bee with silvery-white hair bands on its thorax. It nests in compacted soil and is one of the first bees to appear in spring.
Did You Know?
Large aggregations of hundreds of nest holes can appear suddenly on garden lawns in April.
Kaempfer Cicada
A small cicada with cryptic bark-like coloration and a distinctive rattling call. It is named after the German naturalist Engelbert Kaempfer who studied Japanese natural history.
Did You Know?
Known as 'niiniizemi' in Japan, it is one of the first cicadas to begin calling in early summer, heralding the start of the cicada season.