Gwynne's Mining Bee vs Ensign Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Gwynne's Mining Bee | Ensign Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Andrena bicolor | Evania appendigaster |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Andrenidae | Evaniidae |
| Size | 8-10 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Africa, Asia, North America, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Gwynne's Mining Bee
A small, common mining bee with a two-toned appearance: dark brown thorax and orange-brown abdominal hair. It produces two generations per year in most of its range.
Did You Know?
Its two annual generations visit completely different sets of flowers, with spring bees favoring trees and summer bees preferring brambles.
Ensign Wasp
A parasitoid wasp that targets cockroach egg cases and helps control pest populations.
Did You Know?
It bobs its flag-like abdomen up and down as it walks, resembling a tiny flag bearer.