Golden Pergid Sawfly vs Blue Mason Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Golden Pergid Sawfly | Blue Mason Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Perga gravenhorstii | Osmia caerulescens |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Pergidae | Megachilidae |
| Size | 14-22 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Gardens |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Australia | Western Europe, Central Europe, Southern Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Golden Pergid Sawfly
A large Australian sawfly with distinctive golden-orange coloring and dark wing venation. Larvae are gregarious spitfires on eucalyptus.
Did You Know?
Female Perga sawflies show an unusual degree of parental care, standing guard over their egg masses for days to protect them from parasitoids.
Blue Mason Bee
A small, metallic blue-black solitary bee that nests in pre-existing cavities in wood and walls. It is common in gardens and readily uses artificial bee hotels.
Did You Know?
Females seal each egg cell with chewed leaf material mixed with mud.