South American Grain Stem Sawfly vs Hairy-footed Flower Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | South American Grain Stem Sawfly | Hairy-footed Flower Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cephus fumipennis | Anthophora plumipes |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Cephidae | Apidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 14-16 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Underground |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Central Asia | Western Europe, Central Europe, Southern Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
South American Grain Stem Sawfly
A slender black stem sawfly with smoky wings and yellow abdominal bands. It attacks cereal grain stems in parts of Europe and Asia.
Did You Know?
Like other cephid stem borers, the larva constructs a silken cocoon inside the hollowed-out stem base where it overwinters before pupating in spring.
Hairy-footed Flower Bee
A fast-flying, plump solitary bee with males covered in tawny hair and females jet black. It is one of the earliest spring bees, often visiting pulmonaria and comfrey.
Did You Know?
Males hover in front of flowers like tiny hummingbirds, darting between blooms at high speed.