Grey-patched Mining Bee vs Yellow-legged Ophion
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Grey-patched Mining Bee | Yellow-legged Ophion |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Andrena nitida | Ophion scutellaris |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Andrenidae | Ichneumonidae |
| Size | 10-13 mm | 15-20 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Underground |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| 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.
Yellow-legged Ophion
A large orange-brown ichneumon wasp commonly attracted to light at night. Parasitizes large moth caterpillars. Has a laterally compressed, blade-like abdomen.
Did You Know?
One of the most commonly reported ichneumon wasps in houses, drawn to lights on summer evenings.