Two-coloured Mason Bee vs Crucifer Flea Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Two-coloured Mason Bee | Crucifer Flea Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Osmia bicolor | Phyllotreta cruciferae |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Megachilidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 8-11 mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | North America, Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Crucifer Flea Beetle
A shiny black jumping beetle that causes shothole damage on canola and mustard seedlings. It is one of the most serious pests of prairie canola crops.
Did You Know?
Canola seed treatments with neonicotinoids were developed primarily to combat this beetle.