Swaine Jack Pine Sawfly vs Hawaiian Yellow-faced Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Swaine Jack Pine Sawfly | Hawaiian Yellow-faced Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neodiprion swainei | Hylaeus longiceps |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Diprionidae | Colletidae |
| Size | 6-9 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Omnivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern Canada, northeastern United States | Oceania (Hawaii) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Swaine Jack Pine Sawfly
A pine sawfly with strongly pectinate male antennae and sawfly females that are stouter and paler. Larvae are olive green with lighter stripes and feed on jack pine.
Did You Know?
Major outbreaks have historically defoliated millions of hectares of jack pine in Quebec, though populations crash when viral diseases sweep through colonies.
Hawaiian Yellow-faced Bee
An endemic Hawaiian bee with distinctive yellow facial markings, found in dry coastal and lowland habitats. It nests in hollow plant stems and beetle borings. Hawaiian Hylaeus are the only bees native to the Hawaiian Islands.
Did You Know?
Hawaiian yellow-faced bees were the first bees in the United States to be listed under the Endangered Species Act, in 2016.