Buffish Mining Bee vs Odorous House Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Buffish Mining Bee | Odorous House Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Andrena nigroaenea | Tapinoma sessile |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Andrenidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 12-15 mm | 2.5-3 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Indoors |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, North Africa | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Buffish Mining Bee
A large mining bee with a dark metallic body and buff-brown thoracic fur. It is one of the main hosts of the early-flying nomada cuckoo bees.
Did You Know?
It sometimes nests in dense aggregations of hundreds of burrows per square meter, creating a moonscape appearance on lawns.
Odorous House Ant
A small dark brown ant that emits a distinctive rotten coconut smell when crushed. It is one of the most common household pest ants in North America.
Did You Know?
The smell produced when crushed is caused by methyl ketones, the same compounds found in blue cheese.