Silver Birch Web-Spinning Sawfly vs Red-tailed Bumblebee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Silver Birch Web-Spinning Sawfly | Red-tailed Bumblebee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pamphilius sylvaticus | Bombus lapidarius |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Pamphiliidae | Apidae |
| Size | 9-12 mm | 11-22 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Western Europe, Central Europe, Northern Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Silver Birch Web-Spinning Sawfly
A flat-bodied sawfly with long filiform antennae and a broad head. Larvae roll or fold birch leaves with silk and feed within the shelters.
Did You Know?
The flattened body shape of pamphiliid sawflies is an adaptation that allows adults to squeeze into tight spaces in leaf litter and bark crevices.
Red-tailed Bumblebee
A jet-black bumblebee with a vivid orange-red tail that is unmistakable in flight. It commonly nests underground in old mouse burrows and stone walls.
Did You Know?
Its nest name 'lapidarius' means 'of stones' because it often nests beneath rocks and walls.