Willoughby's Leafcutter Bee vs Spangle Gall Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Willoughby's Leafcutter Bee | Spangle Gall Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Megachile willughbiella | Neuroterus quercusbaccarum |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Megachilidae | Cynipidae |
| Size | 12-16 mm | 1.5–2.5 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Central Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Willoughby's Leafcutter Bee
A large, furry leafcutter bee common across Europe that nests in a variety of above-ground cavities. It is named after the 17th-century English naturalist Francis Willughby.
Did You Know?
Females have been recorded cutting leaf pieces from over 20 different plant species to construct a single nest.
Spangle Gall Wasp
A tiny gall wasp that produces flat, disc-shaped spangle galls on the undersides of oak leaves. It alternates between two distinct gall forms across generations.
Did You Know?
A single oak leaf may carry over a hundred spangle galls, yet the tree suffers minimal harm.