Trimmer's Mining Bee vs Large Oak Cynipid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Trimmer's Mining Bee | Large Oak Cynipid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Andrena trimmerana | Cynips quercusfolii |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Andrenidae | Cynipidae |
| Size | 10-12 mm | 2.5–4 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Large Oak Cynipid
A gall wasp that induces cherry-sized galls on the undersides of oak leaves. The galls turn from green to red as they mature in autumn.
Did You Know?
The colorful galls were historically known as 'oak cherries' and were sometimes mistaken for real fruit by children.