Roesel's Bush-cricket vs Pitted Resin Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Roesel's Bush-cricket | Pitted Resin Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Roeseliana roeselii | Anthidiellum strigatum |
| Order | Orthoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Megachilidae |
| Size | 14-20mm | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Europe, North Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Roesel's Bush-cricket
A stocky bush-cricket with a distinctive pale border along the pronotum. Its song is a continuous high-pitched buzz. Macropterous forms with full wings appear in hot summers and can fly.
Did You Know?
In hot summers, a winged form appears that can fly and colonize new habitats, driving rapid range expansion.
Pitted Resin Bee
A small, stout bee with bold yellow and black markings that constructs free-standing resin nests on rocks and walls. It is widespread across Europe.
Did You Know?
Unlike most bees, it builds its nest cells as exposed resin lumps on open rock surfaces rather than hiding them in cavities.