Sweat Bee vs Woolly Alder Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sweat Bee | Woolly Alder Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Halictus ligatus | Eriocampa ovata |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Halictidae | Tenthredinidae |
| Size | 7-11 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | Europe, introduced to North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Sweat Bee
A small, dark metallic bee that is attracted to human perspiration for its salt content. It exhibits variable social behavior ranging from solitary to primitively eusocial nesting.
Did You Know?
Sweat bees are among the most important wild pollinators of crops, and some species can switch between solitary and social living depending on environmental conditions.
Woolly Alder Sawfly
A small, dark sawfly whose larvae are covered in a white, woolly, waxy secretion. The larvae feed on the underside of alder leaves.
Did You Know?
The white waxy covering on the larva closely resembles woolly aphids, a possible case of defensive mimicry.