Yellow-legged Mining Bee vs Tumbling Flower Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Yellow-legged Mining Bee | Tumbling Flower Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Andrena flavipes | Mordella aculeata |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Andrenidae | Mordellidae |
| Size | 10-13 mm | 3-6 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Meadows |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Pollen Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North Africa | Europe, North America |
| 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.
Tumbling Flower Beetle
A small, humpbacked beetle that tumbles erratically when disturbed. Adults are commonly found on flowers where they feed on pollen.
Did You Know?
Their pointed abdomen extends beyond the elytra, giving them a distinctive wedge shape.