Trimmer's Mining Bee vs Jamides celeno
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Trimmer's Mining Bee | Jamides celeno |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Andrena trimmerana | Jamides celeno |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Andrenidae | Lycaenidae |
| Size | 10-12 mm | 25-35 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Gardens |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | South Asia, Southeast Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Trimmer's Mining Bee
A widespread spring mining bee with brownish-grey fur and a distinctive tooth on the hind femur. It forages on a wide range of early-blooming flowers.
Did You Know?
The small femoral tooth on its hind leg distinguishes it from nearly all other European Andrena species.
Jamides celeno
Small pale blue butterfly with white-striped underside and orange-crowned eyespots near the tail. Common in tropical Asian gardens.
Did You Know?
Its common name, Common Cerulean, comes from the vivid sky-blue of the male's upper wings.