Common Yellow Ichneumon vs Tawny Mining Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Yellow Ichneumon | Tawny Mining Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ichneumon stramentor | Andrena fulva |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Ichneumonidae | Andrenidae |
| Size | 12-17 mm | 8-14 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Gardens |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Central Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Common Yellow Ichneumon
A bright yellow and black ichneumon wasp found across central Europe. It parasitizes pupae of cutworm and dart moths in agricultural areas.
Did You Know?
Populations of this species tend to increase following outbreaks of cutworm moths, acting as a natural biological control.
Tawny Mining Bee
A solitary bee covered in dense bright orange-brown fur that gives it a foxy appearance. Females excavate individual nest burrows in lawns and garden paths each spring.
Did You Know?
Each female digs her own nest burrow up to 30 centimeters deep and provisions several underground chambers with pollen balls, each topped with a single egg.