Scarlet-Bodied Pergid Sawfly vs Giant Resin Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Scarlet-Bodied Pergid Sawfly | Giant Resin Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Perga kirbyi | Megachile sculpturalis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Pergidae | Megachilidae |
| Size | 16-24 mm | 14-24 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Australia | East Asia, North America, Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Scarlet-Bodied Pergid Sawfly
A large, robustly built Australian sawfly with a bright scarlet to red-orange abdomen and dark head and thorax. Its spitfire larvae feed on eucalyptus in tight clusters.
Did You Know?
Adult females demonstrate rare parental care for an insect by guarding their egg batch and early-instar larvae on the eucalyptus leaf.
Giant Resin Bee
A large solitary bee originally from East Asia now invasive in North America and Europe. It uses tree resin and mud to seal its nesting cavities.
Did You Know?
It was first detected in the US in 1994 and has spread rapidly across the eastern states.