Plasterer Bee vs White-banded Hoverfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Plasterer Bee | White-banded Hoverfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Colletes hederae | Leucozona lucorum |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Colletidae | Syrphidae |
| Size | 10-13 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Asia |
| 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.
White-banded Hoverfly
A dark hoverfly with a broad white band across the abdomen. It is associated with shaded habitats and visits white umbelliferous flowers.
Did You Know?
Its larvae are predators of aphids found on low-growing vegetation in shaded woodland.