Pantaloon Bee vs Woolly Alder Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pantaloon Bee | Woolly Alder Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dasypoda hirtipes | Eriocampa ovata |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Melittidae | Tenthredinidae |
| Size | 12-15 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, introduced to North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Woolly Alder Sawfly
A small, dark sawfly whose larvae are covered in a white, woolly, waxy secretion. The larvae feed on the underside of alder leaves.
Did You Know?
The white waxy covering on the larva closely resembles woolly aphids, a possible case of defensive mimicry.