Red Mason Bee vs Mottled Umber Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red Mason Bee | Mottled Umber Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Osmia bicornis | Erannis defoliaria |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Megachilidae | Geometridae |
| Size | 8-13 mm | 35-45 mm wingspan (males) |
| Habitat | Orchards | Orchards |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Western Europe, Central Europe, Northern Europe | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Red Mason Bee
A compact, ginger-haired solitary bee that nests in hollow stems and bee hotels. It is an exceptionally efficient pollinator of fruit trees in spring.
Did You Know?
A single red mason bee can do the pollination work of 120 honeybees on apple trees.
Mottled Umber Moth
A variably patterned brown moth where males range from pale to almost black. Females are completely wingless and resemble small spiders.
Did You Know?
Wingless females attract mates by releasing pheromones from the trunk of their host tree.