Yellow-Horned Horntail vs Heather Mining Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Yellow-Horned Horntail | Heather Mining Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Urocerus flavicornis | Andrena fuscipes |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Siricidae | Andrenidae |
| Size | 20-35 mm | 10-12 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Heathland |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Pollen Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, temperate Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Yellow-Horned Horntail
A large wood wasp distinguished by its yellow antennae contrasting with a dark metallic blue-black body. Females bore into conifer wood to lay eggs.
Did You Know?
Adults often emerge from lumber used in construction, sometimes surprising homeowners years after the wood was milled.
Heather Mining Bee
A late-summer specialist bee that collects pollen almost exclusively from heather and bell heather. It nests in sandy soil on heathlands.
Did You Know?
Its late summer flight season precisely coincides with heather bloom and it is one of the last solitary bees flying in the year.