Yellow-legged Mining Bee vs Bee Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Yellow-legged Mining Bee | Bee Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Andrena flavipes | Trichius fasciatus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Andrenidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 10-13 mm | 9-13 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Underground |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Pollen Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North Africa | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Yellow-legged Mining Bee
A widespread mining bee with distinctive yellow-orange pollen brushes on its hind legs. It produces two generations per year in warmer parts of its range.
Did You Know?
Spring and summer generations can look so different in body size and hair color that they were once thought to be separate species.
Bee Beetle
A fuzzy, yellow-and-black banded beetle that closely resembles a bumblebee. Adults visit flowers and feed on pollen.
Did You Know?
Its bumblebee mimicry is so convincing that it is often mistaken for the real thing.