Large Sallow Mining Bee vs Tinkerbell Fairyfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large Sallow Mining Bee | Tinkerbell Fairyfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Andrena apicata | Tinkerbella nana |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Andrenidae | Mymaridae |
| Size | 11-14 mm | 0.25 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Europe | Central America |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Data Deficient |
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.
Tinkerbell Fairyfly
One of the smallest insects ever described, named after Peter Pans Tinker Bell. Discovered in Costa Rica in 2013. Measures only 0.25 mm in length.
Did You Know?
Named after the fairy Tinkerbell, this wasp is so tiny it can stand on the tip of a human hair — it was described in 2013 from specimens collected using specialized micro-traps.