Brazilian Pergid Sawfly vs Hornfaced Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Brazilian Pergid Sawfly | Hornfaced Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Perreyia flavipes | Osmia cornifrons |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Pergidae | Megachilidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Orchards |
| Diet | Herbivores | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | South America | East Asia, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Brazilian Pergid Sawfly
A medium-sized pergid sawfly with dark coloring and yellowish legs. Larvae are gregarious and feed on various plant species in pastures and open areas.
Did You Know?
The larvae of this species are toxic to livestock; cattle and sheep that ingest the larvae while grazing can develop severe liver damage and die.
Hornfaced Bee
A robust reddish-brown solitary bee native to Japan, widely used for fruit tree pollination. Females have small horn-like projections on the face.
Did You Know?
In Japan it has been commercially managed for apple pollination since the 1940s.