Horned Mason Bee vs Natal Fruit Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Horned Mason Bee | Natal Fruit Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Osmia cornuta | Ceratitis rosa |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Megachilidae | Tephritidae |
| Size | 12-15 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Orchards |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, North Africa, Western Asia | Sub-Saharan Africa, Indian Ocean Islands |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Horned Mason Bee
A robust spring-flying bee with distinctive horn-like projections on the female's face. It is widely used as a managed pollinator in European fruit orchards.
Did You Know?
It is three times more efficient at pollinating almond flowers than the honeybee.
Natal Fruit Fly
A colorful African fruit fly closely related to the Mediterranean fruit fly. It attacks tropical and subtropical fruits across sub-Saharan Africa.
Did You Know?
It prefers cooler, higher-altitude habitats than the medfly, occupying a complementary niche in Africa.