Davies' Colletes vs Xyelid Pine Bud Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Davies' Colletes | Xyelid Pine Bud Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Colletes daviesanus | Xyela minor |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Colletidae | Xyelidae |
| Size | 8-10 mm | 3-4 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Pollen Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Davies' Colletes
A small solitary bee that lines its nest cells with a cellophane-like secretion. It often nests in mortar joints of old walls.
Did You Know?
Its nest lining is a natural polyester secreted from glands in its abdomen, making cells waterproof.
Xyelid Pine Bud Sawfly
A tiny sawfly with the characteristic elongated third antennal segment of its ancient family. Adults emerge in early spring to coincide with pine pollen release.
Did You Know?
Xyelid sawflies time their adult emergence precisely to the few weeks when pine male cones are shedding pollen, their larvae's only food source.