Autumn Horse Fly vs Chocolate Mining Bee

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Attribute Autumn Horse Fly Chocolate Mining Bee
Scientific Name Tabanus autumnalis Andrena scotica
Order Diptera Hymenoptera
Family Tabanidae Andrenidae
Size 16-22 mm 9-13 mm
Habitat Heathland Heathland
Diet Blood Feeders Nectar Feeders
Regions Europe, North Africa, Western Asia Europe
Conservation Least Concern Least Concern

Autumn Horse Fly

A large greyish horse fly active in late summer and autumn. It has striking green-banded eyes and a persistent biting habit.

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Did You Know?

It is one of the few horse fly species that remains active well into October.

Chocolate Mining Bee

A medium-sized bee with warm brown fur, common across the British Isles. It visits a wide range of spring and early summer flowers.

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Did You Know?

Despite its common name, it is named for its chocolate-brown fur, not any association with cocoa.