Long-legged Oil Bee vs European Wheat Stem Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Long-legged Oil Bee | European Wheat Stem Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rediviva longimanus | Cephus pygmeus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Melittidae | Cephidae |
| Size | 12-15 mm | 8-10 mm (adult) |
| Habitat | Heathland | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | South Africa | Europe, Asia, North America |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Not Evaluated |
Long-legged Oil Bee
An extraordinary South African bee whose front legs are nearly twice its body length, the longest of any bee relative to body size. It uses these to collect oils from long-spurred flowers.
Did You Know?
The coevolution between its leg length and Diascia spur length is one of the most famous examples of a pollination arms race.
European Wheat Stem Sawfly
A stem-boring sawfly pest of wheat and other cereals throughout Europe and western Asia. It has also established in parts of North America.
Did You Know?
Solid-stemmed wheat varieties were bred specifically to resist stem sawfly larval boring.