Chocolate Mining Bee vs Golden Northern Bumble Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Chocolate Mining Bee | Golden Northern Bumble Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Andrena scotica | Bombus fervidus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Andrenidae | Apidae |
| Size | 9-13 mm | 14-20 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Northern and central United States and southern Canada |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
Chocolate Mining Bee
A medium-sized bee with warm brown fur, common across the British Isles. It visits a wide range of spring and early summer flowers.
Did You Know?
Despite its common name, it is named for its chocolate-brown fur, not any association with cocoa.
Golden Northern Bumble Bee
A large bumble bee with an almost entirely yellow-furred thorax and anterior abdomen. It is a generalist pollinator found across much of North America.
Did You Know?
Queens can survive winter temperatures by producing glycerol in their blood, which acts as a natural antifreeze.