Trimmer's Mining Bee vs Woolly Alder Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Trimmer's Mining Bee | Woolly Alder Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Andrena trimmerana | Eriocampa ovata |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Andrenidae | Tenthredinidae |
| Size | 10-12 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, introduced to North America |
| 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.
Woolly Alder Sawfly
A small, dark sawfly whose larvae are covered in a white, woolly, waxy secretion. The larvae feed on the underside of alder leaves.
Did You Know?
The white waxy covering on the larva closely resembles woolly aphids, a possible case of defensive mimicry.