Hornfaced Bee vs California Root Borer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hornfaced Bee | California Root Borer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Osmia cornifrons | Prionus californicus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Megachilidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 35-60 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Orchards |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | East Asia, North America | Western United States, British Columbia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Hornfaced Bee
A robust reddish-brown solitary bee native to Japan, widely used for fruit tree pollination. Females have small horn-like projections on the face.
Did You Know?
In Japan it has been commercially managed for apple pollination since the 1940s.
California Root Borer
A massive prionine beetle found in western North America, one of the largest beetles in the region. Males have conspicuously large, serrated antennae. Larvae are root borers that attack both living and dead trees.
Did You Know?
Larvae of this species have been found feeding on roots over 2 meters deep in the soil.