Blue Mason Bee vs Plum Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blue Mason Bee | Plum Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Osmia caerulescens | Hoplocampa flava |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Megachilidae | Tenthredinidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Orchards |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Western Europe, Central Europe, Southern Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Blue Mason Bee
A small, metallic blue-black solitary bee that nests in pre-existing cavities in wood and walls. It is common in gardens and readily uses artificial bee hotels.
Did You Know?
Females seal each egg cell with chewed leaf material mixed with mud.
Plum Sawfly
A small, yellowish-brown sawfly that is a pest of plum orchards. Larvae bore into developing plum fruitlets, causing them to drop prematurely.
Did You Know?
Larvae can be detected by their distinctive wet frass, which oozes from entry holes in young plum fruitlets.