Chocolate Mining Bee vs South American Wattle Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Chocolate Mining Bee | South American Wattle Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Andrena scotica | Arge pullata |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Andrenidae | Argidae |
| Size | 9-13 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Southern Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Chocolate Mining Bee
A medium-sized bee with warm brown fur, common across the British Isles. It visits a wide range of spring and early summer flowers.
Did You Know?
Despite its common name, it is named for its chocolate-brown fur, not any association with cocoa.
South American Wattle Sawfly
A shiny black argid sawfly that feeds on wattle (Acacia) trees. Larvae are green with dark dorsal markings and can cause significant defoliation.
Did You Know?
This species is one of the relatively few argid sawflies found in Africa, where the family is less diverse than in other continents.