Two-coloured Mason Bee vs Australian Satin Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Two-coloured Mason Bee | Australian Satin Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Osmia bicolor | Perga lewisi |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Megachilidae | Pergidae |
| Size | 8-11 mm | 14-20 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Two-coloured Mason Bee
A distinctive bee with a black head and thorax and bright orange abdominal hair. It uniquely nests inside empty snail shells on chalk grasslands.
Did You Know?
After filling a snail shell with pollen and eggs, the female camouflages it by piling grass and plant stems over it.
Australian Satin Sawfly
A large Australian sawfly with a satiny dark blue-black body. Larvae are robust and feed in clusters on eucalyptus foliage.
Did You Know?
The larvae tap their bodies rhythmically against the branch when disturbed, producing vibrations that may alert other larvae in the colony.