Large Scabious Mining Bee vs Chinese Firefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large Scabious Mining Bee | Chinese Firefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Andrena hattorfiana | Pyrocoelia rufa |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Andrenidae | Lampyridae |
| Size | 14-17 mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | China, Japan, Korea |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Not Evaluated |
Large Scabious Mining Bee
One of the largest European mining bees with a striking red abdomen loaded with pink pollen. It is a specialist of field scabious flowers.
Did You Know?
Females can carry a huge ball of bright pink scabious pollen on their hind legs that is visible from several meters away.
Chinese Firefly
A large Asian firefly with a bright orange-red thorax and powerful bioluminescent glow. It is commonly seen near streams and rice paddies on warm evenings.
Did You Know?
Its larvae are aquatic and hunt freshwater snails underwater, breathing through special abdominal gills.