Mistletoe Mining Bee vs Broad-footed Colletes
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mistletoe Mining Bee | Broad-footed Colletes |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Andrena nycthemera | Colletes halophilus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Andrenidae | Colletidae |
| Size | 11-14 mm | 9-12 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Central and Southern Europe | Western Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Mistletoe Mining Bee
A striking spring-flying mining bee with contrasting black and white body hair bands. It is associated with blackthorn hedgerows in European lowland habitats.
Did You Know?
Its bold black-and-white striped appearance makes it one of the most visually distinctive mining bees in Europe.
Broad-footed Colletes
A rare coastal specialist plasterer bee that forages on sea aster in saltmarsh habitats. It is restricted to a narrow band of habitat along European coasts.
Did You Know?
Rising sea levels and saltmarsh erosion directly threaten its nesting sites, making it one of the bees most vulnerable to climate change.