Dawson's Burrowing Bee vs Elm Leafminer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dawson's Burrowing Bee | Elm Leafminer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Amegilla dawsoni | Fenusa ulmi |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Tenthredinidae |
| Size | 18-24 mm | 2.5-4 mm (adult) |
| Habitat | Heathland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Western Australia | Europe, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Dawson's Burrowing Bee
A large solitary bee endemic to Western Australia that nests in massive aggregations in hardpan clay. Males engage in violent aerial combat to mate with emerging females.
Did You Know?
Male combat is so fierce that individuals frequently die from injuries sustained during mating battles.
Elm Leafminer
A sawfly whose larvae mine between the upper and lower surfaces of elm leaves. Mines appear as blotchy brown patches on foliage.
Did You Know?
Each larva creates a single blotch mine that can expand to cover half the leaf.