Grey-patched Mining Bee vs Orange Oakleaf Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Grey-patched Mining Bee | Orange Oakleaf Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Andrena nitida | Kallima inachus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Andrenidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 10-13 mm | 85-110 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Forests |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Grey-patched Mining Bee
A glossy black bee with patches of grey hair on the thorax. It is one of the earliest spring-flying solitary bees in Europe.
Did You Know?
It is a key pollinator of blackthorn, which produces sloe berries used to make sloe gin.
Orange Oakleaf Butterfly
A butterfly with bright orange upperwings but underwings that perfectly mimic a dead leaf.
Did You Know?
The underside even has false midribs, veins, and fungal spot markings.