Black Swallowtail vs Trimmer's Mining Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black Swallowtail | Trimmer's Mining Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Papilio polyxenes | Andrena trimmerana |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Andrenidae |
| Size | 69-84 mm wingspan | 10-12 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Grasslands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Black Swallowtail
Black butterfly with yellow spot bands and blue hindwing patches; orange and black eyespot on each hindwing. Common in gardens across eastern North America.
Did You Know?
Caterpillars extend a foul-smelling orange forked organ called an osmeterium when threatened.
Trimmer's Mining Bee
A widespread spring mining bee with brownish-grey fur and a distinctive tooth on the hind femur. It forages on a wide range of early-blooming flowers.
Did You Know?
The small femoral tooth on its hind leg distinguishes it from nearly all other European Andrena species.