Neotropical Stingless Bee vs European Wheat Stem Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Neotropical Stingless Bee | European Wheat Stem Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tetragonisca angustula | Cephus pygmeus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Cephidae |
| Size | 4-5 mm | 8-10 mm (adult) |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Central America, South America | Europe, Asia, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Neotropical Stingless Bee
A tiny stingless bee whose honey has been harvested by indigenous peoples for centuries.
Did You Know?
Guard bees at the nest entrance use chemical warfare by depositing sticky resin on intruders.
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.