Hornfaced Bee vs Lackey Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hornfaced Bee | Lackey Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Osmia cornifrons | Malacosoma neustria |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Megachilidae | Lasiocampidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | Wingspan 30-40mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Orchards |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | East Asia, North America | Europe, Asia |
| 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.
Lackey Moth
A pale tawny moth whose colorful striped caterpillars spin communal silk tents on trees.
Did You Know?
Caterpillars live together in conspicuous silk tents on trees and march out in processions to feed.