Columbine Sawfly vs Anthricinan Yellow-Faced Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Columbine Sawfly | Anthricinan Yellow-Faced Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pristiphora aquilegiae | Hylaeus anthracinus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Tenthredinidae | Colletidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 6-8 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, introduced to North America | Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Columbine Sawfly
A small, dark sawfly whose pale green larvae feed on the leaves of columbine plants. Larvae can cause significant damage in flower gardens.
Did You Know?
Larvae feed from the leaf edges inward and can reduce a columbine plant to bare stems and leaf ribs within days.
Anthricinan Yellow-Faced Bee
One of seven Hawaiian yellow-faced bees federally listed as endangered. These small native bees are critical pollinators for Hawaiian coastal plants but face severe decline.
Did You Know?
Hawaiian yellow-faced bees were the first bees in the United States to be placed on the federal endangered species list, in 2016.