Large Sallow Mining Bee vs Parasitic Bee Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large Sallow Mining Bee | Parasitic Bee Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Andrena apicata | Winthemia rufopicta |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Andrenidae | Tachinidae |
| Size | 11-14 mm | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | North America, Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Large Sallow Mining Bee
A rare, early-spring mining bee that specializes on sallow and willow catkins. It has declined significantly across Europe due to loss of wetland habitats.
Did You Know?
It is so dependent on sallow catkins that the removal of sallow trees from wetlands has caused local extinctions across England.
Parasitic Bee Fly
A medium-sized tachinid fly that parasitizes armyworm caterpillars and other crop pest larvae. It is found across multiple continents.
Did You Know?
Females deposit multiple larvae on a single caterpillar but only one typically survives to maturity.