Willow Sawfly vs Gypsy Cuckoo Bumble Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Willow Sawfly | Gypsy Cuckoo Bumble Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nematus salicis | Bombus bohemicus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Tenthredinidae | Apidae |
| Size | 7-9 mm (adult) | 15-22 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Pollen Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Northern Asia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Willow Sawfly
A defoliator of willows across Europe found in wetlands and riparian areas. Larvae feed gregariously on willow leaves from May to autumn.
Did You Know?
Multiple overlapping generations allow continuous feeding pressure throughout the growing season.
Gypsy Cuckoo Bumble Bee
A social parasite that invades colonies of other bumble bees, killing the queen and enslaving the workers. Females lack pollen baskets since they never collect pollen themselves.
Did You Know?
After killing the host queen, the cuckoo female forces the orphaned workers to raise her own offspring instead.