Yellow-legged Mining Bee vs Bee Chafer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Yellow-legged Mining Bee | Bee Chafer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Andrena flavipes | Trichius rosaceus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Andrenidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 10-13 mm | 9-13mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Gardens |
| 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 Chafer
A furry bumblebee-mimicking flower beetle with yellow and black bands. Visits roses and other garden flowers.
Did You Know?
So convincingly mimics a bumblebee that many people refuse to pick it up, believing it will sting.