Painted Mining Bee vs Bordered Rose Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Painted Mining Bee | Bordered Rose Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Andrena fucata | Arge cyanocrocea |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Andrenidae | Argidae |
| Size | 10-13 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Painted Mining Bee
A handsome spring bee with a red-brown thorax and banded abdomen. It is common in woodland clearings and gardens across Europe.
Did You Know?
It is a favourite host of the cuckoo bee Nomada flava, which lays eggs in its nest burrows.
Bordered Rose Sawfly
A compact sawfly with a striking combination of an orange body and metallic blue-black wings. Larvae are green with orange heads and feed on rose leaves.
Did You Know?
This species is sometimes confused with its relative Arge ochropus, but can be distinguished by its blue-tinged rather than purple-tinged wings.