Heather Mining Bee vs Coronated Jewel Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Heather Mining Bee | Coronated Jewel Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Andrena fuscipes | Stigmodera coronata |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Andrenidae | Buprestidae |
| Size | 10-12 mm | 15-25 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Australia |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Data Deficient |
Heather Mining Bee
A late-summer specialist bee that collects pollen almost exclusively from heather and bell heather. It nests in sandy soil on heathlands.
Did You Know?
Its late summer flight season precisely coincides with heather bloom and it is one of the last solitary bees flying in the year.
Coronated Jewel Beetle
A recently described jewel beetle from southwestern Western Australia with striking metallic colors. The genus Stigmodera contains only seven species, all endemic to Australia.
Did You Know?
It was formally described as a new species as recently as 2019.