Large Sallow Mining Bee vs South American Velvet Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large Sallow Mining Bee | South American Velvet Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Andrena apicata | Traumatomutilla indica |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Andrenidae | Mutillidae |
| Size | 11-14 mm | 15-22 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | South America |
| 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.
South American Velvet Ant
A large tropical velvet ant with striking black and orange patterns. Despite its species name, it is native to South America and not India.
Did You Know?
Its species name 'indica' was assigned in error and does not reflect its true South American distribution.