Ordinate Large-headed Bee vs Northern Pitch Twig Moth Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ordinate Large-headed Bee | Northern Pitch Twig Moth Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ctenocolletes ordensis | Xyela alpigena |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Stenotritidae | Xyelidae |
| Size | 10-13 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Mountains |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Pollen Feeders |
| Regions | Northern Western Australia | Europe, particularly Alpine regions |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Ordinate Large-headed Bee
A rarely collected bee from the Kimberley region of northern Western Australia. It is known from very few specimens and its biology remains largely unstudied.
Did You Know?
So few specimens have been collected that almost nothing is known about its nesting behavior or floral preferences.
Northern Pitch Twig Moth Sawfly
A minute sawfly that is part of the oldest surviving lineage of Hymenoptera. Adults have the distinctive elongated third antennal segment characteristic of xyelids.
Did You Know?
This high-altitude species represents a living lineage that has survived essentially unchanged for over 200 million years.