White Pine Sawfly vs Painted Dark Sweat Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | White Pine Sawfly | Painted Dark Sweat Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neodiprion pinetum | Lasioglossum pictum |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Diprionidae | Halictidae |
| Size | 6-9 mm (adult) | 6-7 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Omnivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Western Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
White Pine Sawfly
A defoliator primarily attacking eastern white pine in North America. Larvae feed in clusters, consuming entire needles.
Did You Know?
Repeated heavy defoliation over several years can kill even mature white pine trees.
Painted Dark Sweat Bee
A small dark furrow bee with fine punctation on its thorax found in western Europe. It nests in sparsely vegetated ground and visits a range of open flowers.
Did You Know?
It is so small and nondescript that it can only be reliably identified from other Lasioglossum species under a microscope.