Grey-patched Mining Bee vs Ribbon-winged Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Grey-patched Mining Bee | Ribbon-winged Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Andrena nitida | Nemoptera coa |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Andrenidae | Nemopteridae |
| Size | 10-13 mm | 30-38 mm wingspan (forewings) |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Greece, Turkey, Aegean Islands |
| 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.
Ribbon-winged Lacewing
A graceful Aegean lacewing with long ribbon-like hindwings and patterned forewings. Found on dry, flower-rich hillsides of Greek islands.
Did You Know?
It is a popular subject for nature photographers visiting the Greek islands in late spring.