Great Banded Furrow Bee vs Peach Slug Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Great Banded Furrow Bee | Peach Slug Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Halictus scabiosae | Caliroa annulipes |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Halictidae | Tenthredinidae |
| Size | 13-16 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Orchards |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Southern and Central Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Great Banded Furrow Bee
One of Europe's largest halictid bees, with prominent white abdominal hair bands. It is a eusocial species expanding its range northward, likely due to climate warming.
Did You Know?
Its range has expanded northward by several hundred kilometers in recent decades, making it a clear indicator species for climate change effects on insects.
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.