Large Scabious Mining Bee vs Common Pollen Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large Scabious Mining Bee | Common Pollen Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Andrena hattorfiana | Brassicogethes aeneus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Andrenidae | Nitidulidae |
| Size | 14-17 mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Pollen Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Asia, North America |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
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.
Common Pollen Beetle
A tiny iridescent green-black beetle that congregates in yellow flowers to feed on pollen. It is a major pest of oilseed rape crops.
Did You Know?
On warm days they can be so numerous on yellow flowers that a single buttercup may contain a dozen individuals.