Large Rose Sawfly vs Nomada Cuckoo Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large Rose Sawfly | Nomada Cuckoo Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Arge pagana | Nomada marshamella |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Argidae | Apidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm (adult) | 9-12mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Parasitoids |
| 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.
Nomada Cuckoo Bee
A wasp-like cuckoo bee with red and black markings that sneaks into andrena bee nests to lay its eggs.
Did You Know?
Mimics a wasp in appearance and behavior to avoid detection while sneaking into the nests of mining bees.