Large Rose Sawfly vs Northern Bumblebee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large Rose Sawfly | Northern Bumblebee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Arge pagana | Bombus hyperboreus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Argidae | Apidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm (adult) | 18-24 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Heathland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Parasites |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Canadian Arctic, Greenland, Svalbard, northern Scandinavia, Arctic Russia |
| 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.
Northern Bumblebee
A very large, heavily furred bumblebee with orange and black coloring. It is a social parasite that takes over colonies of Bombus polaris. Queens are notably larger than their host species.
Did You Know?
This is the most northerly bumblebee in the world and is a cuckoo bee that kills or subjugates Bombus polaris queens to take over their nests.