Slender Ant vs Painted Mining Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Slender Ant | Painted Mining Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Myrmica scabrinodis | Andrena fucata |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Andrenidae |
| Size | 3.5-5 mm | 10-13 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Slender Ant
A medium-sized red-brown ant with coarsely sculptured cuticle, common in grasslands across Europe. Colonies are typically monogynous with a single queen. Workers forage close to the nest in tussock grass.
Did You Know?
This species is an important host for the Dusky Large Blue butterfly in wetland habitats across Europe.
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.