Large Rose Sawfly vs Clarke's Mining Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large Rose Sawfly | Clarke's Mining Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Arge pagana | Andrena clarkella |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Argidae | Andrenidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm (adult) | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Herbivores | Pollen Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Large Rose Sawfly
A conspicuous sawfly whose larvae skeletonize rose leaves in gardens and parks. Adults are stout and black with an orange abdomen.
Did You Know?
Larvae curl into an S-shape when disturbed and drop from the leaf as a defense mechanism.
Clarke's Mining Bee
An early spring bee with females covered in bright orange-red fur. It is closely associated with willow catkins for pollen.
Did You Know?
It is one of the first solitary bees to emerge each spring, sometimes appearing as early as February.