Cuckoo Bee vs White Pine Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cuckoo Bee | White Pine Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nomada flava | Neodiprion pinetum |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Diprionidae |
| Size | 8-11 mm | 6-9 mm (adult) |
| Habitat | Meadows | Forests |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Cuckoo Bee
A slender, wasp-like bee with yellow and black banding that lacks pollen-collecting structures. It is a brood parasite that sneaks into the nests of mining bees to lay its eggs.
Did You Know?
Like cuckoo birds, these bees lay their eggs in the nests of other bee species, where the cuckoo larva kills the host egg and consumes all the stored food.
White Pine Sawfly
A defoliator primarily attacking eastern white pine in North America. Larvae feed in clusters, consuming entire needles.
Did You Know?
Repeated heavy defoliation over several years can kill even mature white pine trees.