Yellow-faced Bee vs Painted Mining Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Yellow-faced Bee | Painted Mining Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hylaeus communis | Andrena fucata |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Colletidae | Andrenidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 10-13 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Yellow-faced Bee
A tiny, nearly hairless black bee with distinctive yellow facial markings. It swallows pollen and carries it internally in its crop.
Did You Know?
Unlike most bees, it carries pollen internally in its stomach rather than on external body hairs.
Painted Mining Bee
A handsome spring bee with a red-brown thorax and banded abdomen. It is common in woodland clearings and gardens across Europe.
Did You Know?
It is a favourite host of the cuckoo bee Nomada flava, which lays eggs in its nest burrows.