Sulphur Beetle vs Viper's Bugloss Mining Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sulphur Beetle | Viper's Bugloss Mining Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cteniopus sulphureus | Andrena nasuta |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Tenebrionidae | Andrenidae |
| Size | 7-10mm | 11-13 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Pollen Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Sulphur Beetle
A bright sulphur-yellow beetle that looks more like a flower beetle than a typical darkling beetle. It is common on coastal flowers in summer.
Did You Know?
Despite belonging to the typically dark darkling beetle family it is one of the few members that is brightly colored.
Viper's Bugloss Mining Bee
A specialist mining bee with an elongated face adapted for feeding on tubular flowers, particularly viper's bugloss. It is found primarily in coastal and sandy habitats.
Did You Know?
Its elongated face and tongue are so specialized for viper's bugloss flowers that it struggles to feed from most other flower shapes.