Silvery Leafcutter Bee vs Heineken Hoverfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Silvery Leafcutter Bee | Heineken Hoverfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Megachile leachella | Rhingia campestris |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Megachilidae | Syrphidae |
| Size | 9-12 mm | 9-12 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Silvery Leafcutter Bee
A coastal specialist bee with silvery-white hair on the underside of the abdomen. It nests in sandy ground near the coast.
Did You Know?
It lines its nest cells with cut pieces of petals rather than leaves, unlike most leafcutter bees.
Heineken Hoverfly
An unmistakable hoverfly with a long, beak-like snout used to reach nectar in tubular flowers. It has an orange abdomen and dark thorax.
Did You Know?
It is nicknamed the Heineken fly because its long snout lets it reach the nectar other hoverflies cannot reach.