Mountain Ash Sawfly vs Sulawesi Honey Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mountain Ash Sawfly | Sulawesi Honey Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pristiphora geniculata | Apis nigrocincta |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Tenthredinidae | Apidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 10-13 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, introduced to North America | Indonesia, Philippines |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Mountain Ash Sawfly
A small blackish sawfly with pale legs whose green larvae can completely defoliate mountain ash (rowan) trees. Larvae have dark heads and feed gregariously.
Did You Know?
Introduced to North America in the early 1900s, it quickly became the most damaging pest of ornamental mountain ash trees across the continent.
Sulawesi Honey Bee
A cavity-nesting honey bee endemic to Sulawesi and nearby islands. It was only recognized as a distinct species in 2000 after genetic analysis.
Did You Know?
It was long confused with Apis cerana until DNA studies confirmed it as a separate species.