Punctate Sweat Bee vs Oak Slug Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Punctate Sweat Bee | Oak Slug Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lasioglossum punctatissimum | Caliroa quercuscoccineae |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Halictidae | Tenthredinidae |
| Size | 5-6 mm | 4-5 mm (adult) |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Punctate Sweat Bee
A tiny, dark furrow bee with dense punctation covering its thorax and head. It is one of the most common but overlooked solitary bees in European grasslands.
Did You Know?
Its heavily sculpted exoskeleton with thousands of tiny pits gives it a matte finish that distinguishes it from shinier related species.
Oak Slug Sawfly
A slug-like sawfly larva that skeletonizes oak leaves in North America. Severe infestations cause browning of the canopy by midsummer.
Did You Know?
The slimy larval coating deters most predators except for a few specialized parasitoid wasps.