Solomon's Seal Sawfly vs Desert Honeybee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Solomon's Seal Sawfly | Desert Honeybee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phymatocera aterrima | Apis mellifera jemenitica |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Tenthredinidae | Apidae |
| Size | 8-10 mm | 10-13 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Africa, Middle East |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Solomon's Seal Sawfly
A small, entirely black sawfly whose grayish-white larvae with black heads are highly destructive to Solomon's seal plants. Larvae feed from the leaf edges inward.
Did You Know?
The larvae are so well camouflaged against the undersides of Solomon's seal leaves that gardeners often only notice them after severe damage is done.
Desert Honeybee
A small, heat-tolerant subspecies of honeybee native to the deserts of Africa and Arabia. It can forage at temperatures that would ground other bee subspecies.
Did You Know?
It is highly resistant to the Varroa mite, making it a valuable genetic resource for beekeeping worldwide.