Grey-patched Mining Bee vs Gum-Tree Pergid Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Grey-patched Mining Bee | Gum-Tree Pergid Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Andrena nitida | Perga polita |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Andrenidae | Pergidae |
| Size | 10-13 mm | 14-20 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Woodlands |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Southeastern Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Grey-patched Mining Bee
A glossy black bee with patches of grey hair on the thorax. It is one of the earliest spring-flying solitary bees in Europe.
Did You Know?
It is a key pollinator of blackthorn, which produces sloe berries used to make sloe gin.
Gum-Tree Pergid Sawfly
A robust Australian sawfly with a dark, polished body. Its gregarious larvae cluster on eucalyptus branches and produce a strong eucalyptus odor when disturbed.
Did You Know?
The powerful eucalyptus-oil smell released by disturbed larvae can be detected from several meters away and serves as a chemical defense.