Viper's Bugloss Mining Bee vs Long-horned Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Viper's Bugloss Mining Bee | Long-horned Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Andrena nasuta | Eucera longicornis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Andrenidae | Apidae |
| Size | 11-13 mm | 13-16 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Grasslands |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Near Threatened |
Viper's Bugloss Mining Bee
A specialist mining bee with an elongated face adapted for feeding on tubular flowers, particularly viper's bugloss. It is found primarily in coastal and sandy habitats.
Did You Know?
Its elongated face and tongue are so specialized for viper's bugloss flowers that it struggles to feed from most other flower shapes.
Long-horned Bee
Males are unmistakable with their extraordinarily long antennae, nearly as long as the body. It nests in the ground in warm, sunny grasslands.
Did You Know?
The male's enormously long antennae are thought to help detect female pheromones at greater distances.