Walnut Husk Fly vs Tawny Mining Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Walnut Husk Fly | Tawny Mining Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rhagoletis completa | Andrena fulva |
| Order | Diptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Tephritidae | Andrenidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 8-14 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Gardens |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | North America, Southern Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Walnut Husk Fly
A fruit fly whose larvae feed inside walnut husks, staining and damaging the nuts. It has become an invasive pest in European walnut-growing regions.
Did You Know?
Larval feeding stains walnut shells black, making them unmarketable even though the nut inside may be fine.
Tawny Mining Bee
A solitary bee covered in dense bright orange-brown fur that gives it a foxy appearance. Females excavate individual nest burrows in lawns and garden paths each spring.
Did You Know?
Each female digs her own nest burrow up to 30 centimeters deep and provisions several underground chambers with pollen balls, each topped with a single egg.