Large Scabious Mining Bee vs White-footed Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large Scabious Mining Bee | White-footed Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Andrena hattorfiana | Technomyrmex difficilis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Andrenidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 14-17 mm | 2.5-3 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Heathland |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Southeast Asia, Southeastern United States, Caribbean |
| 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.
White-footed Ant
A small black ant with pale tarsi that forms enormous colonies numbering in the millions. It is a serious pest in Florida and other subtropical regions.
Did You Know?
Up to half of all workers in a colony are fertile, giving them an extraordinary reproductive rate compared to other ant species.