Gall Wasp vs Viper's Bugloss Mining Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Gall Wasp | Viper's Bugloss Mining Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Andricus quercuscalicis | Andrena nasuta |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Cynipidae | Andrenidae |
| Size | 3-4 mm | 11-13 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Gall Makers | Pollen Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Gall Wasp
A tiny wasp that induces knopper galls on oak acorns, deforming them completely.
Did You Know?
It has alternating sexual and asexual generations that produce different gall types.
Viper's Bugloss Mining Bee
A specialist mining bee with an elongated face adapted for feeding on tubular flowers, particularly viper's bugloss. It is found primarily in coastal and sandy habitats.
Did You Know?
Its elongated face and tongue are so specialized for viper's bugloss flowers that it struggles to feed from most other flower shapes.