Small Carpenter Bee vs Turnip Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Small Carpenter Bee | Turnip Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ceratina calcarata | Athalia rosae |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Tenthredinidae |
| Size | 5–8 mm | 6-8 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Small Carpenter Bee
A tiny metallic blue-green bee that nests in the pithy stems of broken twigs. It is one of the few bee species showing rudimentary social behavior.
Did You Know?
Mothers guard their nests and feed their developing larvae with pollen, a behavior rare among solitary bees.
Turnip Sawfly
A small orange and black sawfly whose larvae defoliate brassica crops.
Did You Know?
Larvae sequester glucosinolates from their food plants for chemical defense.