Social Pear Sawfly vs Great Banded Furrow Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Social Pear Sawfly | Great Banded Furrow Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neurotoma saltuum | Halictus scabiosae |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Pamphiliidae | Halictidae |
| Size | 10-12 mm | 13-16 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Woodlands |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Southern and Central Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Social Pear Sawfly
A broad-bodied sawfly with long antennae whose larvae spin communal webs on pear and other fruit trees. Multiple larvae feed together within the silk nest.
Did You Know?
The larvae build elaborate communal silk nests that can envelope entire branch clusters, creating conspicuous webbed masses on fruit trees.
Great Banded Furrow Bee
One of Europe's largest halictid bees, with prominent white abdominal hair bands. It is a eusocial species expanding its range northward, likely due to climate warming.
Did You Know?
Its range has expanded northward by several hundred kilometers in recent decades, making it a clear indicator species for climate change effects on insects.