Neotropical Pergid Sawfly vs Pantaloon Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Neotropical Pergid Sawfly | Pantaloon Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Acordulecera dorsalis | Dasypoda hirtipes |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Pergidae | Melittidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 12-15 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Herbivores | Pollen Feeders |
| Regions | Central and South America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Neotropical Pergid Sawfly
A small, dark pergid sawfly found across Central and South America. Adults have compact bodies with relatively short antennae.
Did You Know?
The Neotropical Pergidae have undergone a remarkable radiation in South America, filling ecological niches occupied by tenthredinids in the Northern Hemisphere.
Pantaloon Bee
A distinctive solitary bee where females have enormously long pollen-collecting hairs on their hind legs. It digs deep burrows in sandy soil.
Did You Know?
Its leg hairs can hold so much pollen that the loaded scopae are wider than the bee's entire body.