Gold-fringed Mason Bee vs Haldeman's Tumbling Flower Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Gold-fringed Mason Bee | Haldeman's Tumbling Flower Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Osmia aurulenta | Mordella haldemani |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Megachilidae | Mordellidae |
| Size | 9-12 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Meadows |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Western Europe, Central Europe, Southern Europe | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Gold-fringed Mason Bee
A distinctive solitary bee that nests inside empty snail shells on warm hillsides. Females cover the shell with grass and debris for camouflage after laying eggs.
Did You Know?
It exclusively nests in snail shells, carefully selecting ones of the right size for its brood.
Haldeman's Tumbling Flower Beetle
A small black tumbling flower beetle found in eastern North America. It is commonly seen on composite flowers in summer meadows.
Did You Know?
Its spine-tipped abdomen acts as a spring-loaded lever that launches the beetle into the air when disturbed.