Buff-tailed Bumblebee vs Orange-tailed Mining Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Buff-tailed Bumblebee | Orange-tailed Mining Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bombus terrestris | Andrena haemorrhoa |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Andrenidae |
| Size | 11-22 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Orchards |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, Africa | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Orange-tailed Mining Bee
A common spring bee with a ginger thorax and orange-tipped abdomen. It visits a wide variety of flowers and is an important fruit tree pollinator.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most abundant spring-flying solitary bees across the whole of Europe.