Silvery Leafcutter Bee vs Spangle Gall Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Silvery Leafcutter Bee | Spangle Gall Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Megachile leachella | Neuroterus quercusbaccarum |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Megachilidae | Cynipidae |
| Size | 9-12 mm | 1.5–2.5 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Woodlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Silvery Leafcutter Bee
A coastal specialist bee with silvery-white hair on the underside of the abdomen. It nests in sandy ground near the coast.
Did You Know?
It lines its nest cells with cut pieces of petals rather than leaves, unlike most leafcutter bees.
Spangle Gall Wasp
A tiny gall wasp that produces flat, disc-shaped spangle galls on the undersides of oak leaves. It alternates between two distinct gall forms across generations.
Did You Know?
A single oak leaf may carry over a hundred spangle galls, yet the tree suffers minimal harm.