Elm Seed Bug vs Buffish Mining Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Elm Seed Bug | Buffish Mining Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Arocatus melanocephalus | Andrena nigroaenea |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Lygaeidae | Andrenidae |
| Size | 6-7 mm | 12-15 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Europe (native), Northwestern North America (invasive) | Europe, North Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Elm Seed Bug
A small seed bug native to southern Europe that has become an invasive nuisance pest in the northwestern United States. It aggregates in enormous numbers on and inside buildings in summer and fall.
Did You Know?
Thousands can invade a single home seeking shelter, producing a foul odor when disturbed or crushed.
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.