Buff-tailed Bumblebee vs Large Scabious Mining Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Buff-tailed Bumblebee | Large Scabious Mining Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bombus terrestris | Andrena hattorfiana |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Andrenidae |
| Size | 11-22 mm | 14-17 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Pollen Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, Africa | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
Buff-tailed Bumblebee
A large, familiar bumblebee with black fur, a yellow collar, a yellow abdominal band, and a distinctive buff-white tail. It is one of the most important commercial pollinators in Europe.
Did You Know?
This bumblebee can learn to pull strings to access food and then teach the technique to other bees, demonstrating a form of cultural transmission.
Large Scabious Mining Bee
One of the largest European mining bees with a striking red abdomen loaded with pink pollen. It is a specialist of field scabious flowers.
Did You Know?
Females can carry a huge ball of bright pink scabious pollen on their hind legs that is visible from several meters away.