Striped Alder Sawfly vs African Sand Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Striped Alder Sawfly | African Sand Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hemichroa crocea | Bembix capensis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Tenthredinidae | Crabronidae |
| Size | 7-9 mm | 15-22 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | North America, Europe | Southern Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Striped Alder Sawfly
A brightly colored sawfly with an orange body and black markings on the thorax. Larvae are pale yellowish-green with dark dorsal stripes and feed on alder and birch.
Did You Know?
This species can reproduce both sexually and parthenogenetically, with unfertilized eggs developing into males.
African Sand Wasp
A fast-flying sand wasp with black and yellow banding that nests in sandy ground. Females provision nests with captured flies.
Did You Know?
Females progressively feed their developing larvae with fresh flies over several days, unlike most wasps that mass-provision.