Autumn Dun vs Great Banded Furrow Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Autumn Dun | Great Banded Furrow Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leptophlebia marginata | Halictus scabiosae |
| Order | Ephemeroptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Leptophlebiidae | Halictidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 13-16 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Detritivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Southern and Central Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Autumn Dun
A dark-winged mayfly that emerges in spring despite its common name. Nymphs inhabit slow-flowing sections of woodland streams among leaf litter.
Did You Know?
Its common name refers to the brownish autumnal color of the adult, not its emergence season.
Great Banded Furrow Bee
One of Europe's largest halictid bees, with prominent white abdominal hair bands. It is a eusocial species expanding its range northward, likely due to climate warming.
Did You Know?
Its range has expanded northward by several hundred kilometers in recent decades, making it a clear indicator species for climate change effects on insects.