Swaine Jack Pine Sawfly vs Viper's Bugloss Mining Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Swaine Jack Pine Sawfly | Viper's Bugloss Mining Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neodiprion swainei | Andrena nasuta |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Diprionidae | Andrenidae |
| Size | 6-9 mm | 11-13 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Omnivores | Pollen Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern Canada, northeastern United States | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
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.
Viper's Bugloss Mining Bee
A specialist mining bee with an elongated face adapted for feeding on tubular flowers, particularly viper's bugloss. It is found primarily in coastal and sandy habitats.
Did You Know?
Its elongated face and tongue are so specialized for viper's bugloss flowers that it struggles to feed from most other flower shapes.