Cuban Green June Beetle vs Orange-tailed Mining Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cuban Green June Beetle | Orange-tailed Mining Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cotinis mutabilis | Andrena haemorrhoa |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Andrenidae |
| Size | 20-33 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Orchards |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Cuba, Caribbean, Central America | Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Cuban Green June Beetle
A large metallic green scarab beetle found in Cuba and the Caribbean. It is a clumsy but powerful flier attracted to ripe fruit.
Did You Know?
It flies with its elytra closed, extending only the hindwings through side gaps, unlike most beetles.
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.