Tawny Mining Bee vs Garden Carpet
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tawny Mining Bee | Garden Carpet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Andrena fulva | Xanthorhoe fluctuata |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Andrenidae | Geometridae |
| Size | 8-14 mm | 22-28 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Gardens | Gardens |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Tawny Mining Bee
A solitary bee covered in dense bright orange-brown fur that gives it a foxy appearance. Females excavate individual nest burrows in lawns and garden paths each spring.
Did You Know?
Each female digs her own nest burrow up to 30 centimeters deep and provisions several underground chambers with pollen balls, each topped with a single egg.
Garden Carpet
A very common garden moth with variable grey and white patterning. Double-brooded with adults flying from April to October. Larvae feed on various cruciferous plants including garlic mustard.
Did You Know?
One of the most frequently recorded moths in garden moth traps across Britain.