Turnip Sawfly vs Margined Colletes
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Turnip Sawfly | Margined Colletes |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Athalia rosae | Colletes marginatus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Tenthredinidae | Colletidae |
| Size | 6-8 mm | 8-10 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Turnip Sawfly
A small orange and black sawfly whose larvae defoliate brassica crops.
Did You Know?
Larvae sequester glucosinolates from their food plants for chemical defense.
Margined Colletes
A small, pale plasterer bee found in sandy coastal habitats across Europe. It nests in loose sand and forages on wild mignonette and sea holly.
Did You Know?
Its dependence on both sandy nesting substrate and specialized coastal food plants makes it doubly vulnerable to habitat loss.