Plasterer Bee vs Ashy Mining Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Plasterer Bee | Ashy Mining Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Colletes hederae | Andrena cineraria |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Colletidae | Andrenidae |
| Size | 10-13 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Western Europe, Central Europe, Northern Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Plasterer Bee
A solitary bee discovered in 1993 that is a specialist pollinator of ivy flowers.
Did You Know?
It lines its brood cells with a waterproof cellophane-like secretion.
Ashy Mining Bee
A striking black and grey solitary bee with silvery-white hair bands on its thorax. It nests in compacted soil and is one of the first bees to appear in spring.
Did You Know?
Large aggregations of hundreds of nest holes can appear suddenly on garden lawns in April.