Bee Chafer vs Tawny Mining Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bee Chafer | Tawny Mining Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trichius rosaceus | Andrena fulva |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Andrenidae |
| Size | 9-13mm | 8-14 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Gardens |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Bee Chafer
A furry bumblebee-mimicking flower beetle with yellow and black bands. Visits roses and other garden flowers.
Did You Know?
So convincingly mimics a bumblebee that many people refuse to pick it up, believing it will sting.
Tawny Mining Bee
A solitary bee covered in dense bright orange-brown fur that gives it a foxy appearance. Females excavate individual nest burrows in lawns and garden paths each spring.
Did You Know?
Each female digs her own nest burrow up to 30 centimeters deep and provisions several underground chambers with pollen balls, each topped with a single egg.