Hornfaced Bee vs Wheat Stem Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hornfaced Bee | Wheat Stem Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Osmia cornifrons | Cephus cinctus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Megachilidae | Cephidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 8-13 mm (adult) |
| Habitat | Orchards | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | East Asia, North America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Wheat Stem Sawfly
A major pest of wheat and barley on the northern Great Plains of North America. Larvae bore inside stems, weakening them and causing lodging.
Did You Know?
Larvae girdle the stem base before pupating, causing the stem to fall over at harvest.