Monkey Beetle vs Large Scabious Mining Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Monkey Beetle | Large Scabious Mining Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hopliini scolioides | Andrena hattorfiana |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Andrenidae |
| Size | 8-15 mm | 14-17 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Farmland |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Pollen Feeders |
| Regions | Africa | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
Monkey Beetle
A hairy scarab beetle that pollinates flowers in South African fynbos.
Did You Know?
Dense body hairs collect pollen as it crawls inside daisy flowers.
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.