Trimmer's Mining Bee vs Smoky Wainscot
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Trimmer's Mining Bee | Smoky Wainscot |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Andrena trimmerana | Mythimna impura |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Andrenidae | Noctuidae |
| Size | 10-12 mm | 28-34 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| 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.
Smoky Wainscot
A dull brownish wainscot moth extremely common in grasslands. Larvae feed on various grass species. Often confused with the similar Common Wainscot.
Did You Know?
So similar to the Common Wainscot that reliable identification often requires examination of genitalia.