Plum Sawfly vs Large Yellow-faced Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Plum Sawfly | Large Yellow-faced Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hoplocampa flava | Hylaeus signatus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Tenthredinidae | Colletidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 7-9 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Farmland |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Plum Sawfly
A small, yellowish-brown sawfly that is a pest of plum orchards. Larvae bore into developing plum fruitlets, causing them to drop prematurely.
Did You Know?
Larvae can be detected by their distinctive wet frass, which oozes from entry holes in young plum fruitlets.
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.