Honeysuckle Sawfly vs Japanese Honeybee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Honeysuckle Sawfly | Japanese Honeybee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Zaraea fasciata | Apis cerana japonica |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Cimbicidae | Apidae |
| Size | 12-16 mm | 10-13 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | East Asia, Japan |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Honeysuckle Sawfly
A moderately large sawfly with clubbed antennae and a dark body with pale markings. It is closely associated with honeysuckle plants.
Did You Know?
This is one of the smaller members of the Cimbicidae, a family mostly known for its large, robust species.
Japanese Honeybee
The Japanese subspecies of the Eastern honeybee, known as 'nihon-mitsubachi.' Smaller and darker than the European honeybee. Famous for its unique defensive behavior against giant hornets.
Did You Know?
Japanese honeybees can form a thermal ball around a hornet scout, vibrating their flight muscles to raise the temperature to lethal levels for the hornet.