Pine False Webworm vs Large Yellow-faced Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pine False Webworm | Large Yellow-faced Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Acantholyda erythrocephala | Hylaeus signatus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Pamphiliidae | Colletidae |
| Size | 10-15 mm (adult) | 7-9 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Pine False Webworm
An invasive European sawfly that defoliates pines in North America. Unlike typical sawflies, larvae are solitary and spin silk tubes on branches.
Did You Know?
Larvae feed inside silken tubes spun among the needles, unlike the gregarious feeding of most pine sawflies.
Large Yellow-faced Bee
One of the larger masked bees in Europe with prominent yellow face patches. It is a specialist on wild mignonette and reseda flowers.
Did You Know?
It depends on brownfield and wasteland habitats that are often viewed as ugly but actually support a rich bee diversity.