Early Bumblebee vs Peach Slug Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Early Bumblebee | Peach Slug Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bombus pratorum | Caliroa annulipes |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Tenthredinidae |
| Size | 9-16mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Orchards |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| 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.
Peach Slug Sawfly
A small, shiny black sawfly whose slug-like larvae feed on the upper leaf surface of various fruit trees, including peach, cherry, and hawthorn.
Did You Know?
Unlike the closely related pear slug, this species feeds primarily from the upper leaf surface rather than the lower surface.