Dark Soldier Beetle vs Large Scabious Mining Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dark Soldier Beetle | Large Scabious Mining Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cantharis obscura | Andrena hattorfiana |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Cantharidae | Andrenidae |
| Size | 9-13 mm | 14-17 mm |
| Habitat | Meadows | Farmland |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Pollen Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
Dark Soldier Beetle
A dark-colored European soldier beetle often found on umbelliferous flowers. Its entirely dark elytra distinguish it from the more colorful soldier beetle species.
Did You Know?
Larvae are velvety black and hunt small invertebrates among leaf litter throughout the winter months.
Large Scabious Mining Bee
One of the largest European mining bees with a striking red abdomen loaded with pink pollen. It is a specialist of field scabious flowers.
Did You Know?
Females can carry a huge ball of bright pink scabious pollen on their hind legs that is visible from several meters away.