Trimmer's Mining Bee vs Zodion Thick-headed Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Trimmer's Mining Bee | Zodion Thick-headed Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Andrena trimmerana | Zodion cinereum |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Andrenidae | Conopidae |
| Size | 10-12 mm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, 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.
Zodion Thick-headed Fly
A small, grayish-brown conopid fly with a slightly swollen head and prominent proboscis. It is commonly found on flowers where it stalks small bees and wasps for parasitism.
Did You Know?
Unlike larger conopids that tackle bumblebees, this species specializes in parasitizing smaller sweat bees and halictids.