Tawny Mining Bee vs Severini's Rover Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tawny Mining Bee | Severini's Rover Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Andrena fulva | Tetramorium severini |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Andrenidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 8-14 mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Underground |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Madagascar |
| 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.
Severini's Rover Ant
A small leaf-litter ant with a finely striate head and propodeal spines of moderate length. It belongs to the T. severini species group endemic to Madagascar.
Did You Know?
Its species group contains numerous cryptic species that can only be reliably distinguished using DNA barcoding methods.