Early Bumblebee vs Northern Pitch Twig Moth Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Early Bumblebee | Northern Pitch Twig Moth Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bombus pratorum | Xyela alpigena |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Xyelidae |
| Size | 9-16mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Mountains |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Pollen Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, particularly Alpine regions |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Early Bumblebee
A small bumblebee with yellow collar, yellow midriff band and an orange tail. One of the first to appear in spring.
Did You Know?
One of the earliest bumblebees to appear each year, sometimes seen as early as February on mild days.
Northern Pitch Twig Moth Sawfly
A minute sawfly that is part of the oldest surviving lineage of Hymenoptera. Adults have the distinctive elongated third antennal segment characteristic of xyelids.
Did You Know?
This high-altitude species represents a living lineage that has survived essentially unchanged for over 200 million years.