Columbine Sawfly vs Buff-tailed Bumblebee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Columbine Sawfly | Buff-tailed Bumblebee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pristiphora aquilegiae | Bombus terrestris |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Tenthredinidae | Apidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 11-22 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, introduced to North America | Europe, Asia, Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Buff-tailed Bumblebee
A large, familiar bumblebee with black fur, a yellow collar, a yellow abdominal band, and a distinctive buff-white tail. It is one of the most important commercial pollinators in Europe.
Did You Know?
This bumblebee can learn to pull strings to access food and then teach the technique to other bees, demonstrating a form of cultural transmission.