Alpine Bumblebee vs Pear Fruit Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Alpine Bumblebee | Pear Fruit Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bombus alpinus | Hoplocampa brevis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Tenthredinidae |
| Size | 14-20 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Orchards |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Scandinavia, Finnish Lapland, Kola Peninsula, Ural Mountains | Europe |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
Alpine Bumblebee
A large bumblebee with distinctive orange-red tail and dark body covered in dense fur. It is found at high elevations in Scandinavian mountains. Colonies are small due to the short growing season.
Did You Know?
This bumblebee has been observed foraging at altitudes exceeding 2000 meters in Scandinavia where few other pollinators venture.
Pear Fruit Sawfly
A small, dark sawfly that is a pest of pear orchards. Larvae bore into developing pear fruitlets, causing premature fruit drop.
Did You Know?
Infested young pears often show a distinctive entry hole with wet frass, and a single larva may damage two to three fruits before completing development.