Desert Digger Bee vs Pear Fruit Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Desert Digger Bee | Pear Fruit Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Centris pallida | Hoplocampa brevis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Tenthredinidae |
| Size | 15-22 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Orchards |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Desert Digger Bee
A large, fuzzy solitary bee of the Sonoran Desert that nests in burrows in hard-packed soil. Males patrol nesting areas and dig up emerging females to mate.
Did You Know?
Males locate females still underground by detecting their scent through the soil surface.
Pear Fruit Sawfly
A small, dark sawfly that is a pest of pear orchards. Larvae bore into developing pear fruitlets, causing premature fruit drop.
Did You Know?
Infested young pears often show a distinctive entry hole with wet frass, and a single larva may damage two to three fruits before completing development.