Willow Shoot Sawfly vs Neotropical Stingless Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Willow Shoot Sawfly | Neotropical Stingless Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Janus cynosbati | Tetragonisca angustula |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Cephidae | Apidae |
| Size | 8-11 mm | 4-5 mm |
| Habitat | Hedgerows | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Central America, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Willow Shoot Sawfly
A slender, dark stem sawfly whose larvae bore into the shoots of willow and rose. Females cause distinctive wilting of shoot tips by girdling the stem.
Did You Know?
The wilted, flagging shoot tips caused by this sawfly are often the most visible sign of its presence in wild rose thickets.
Neotropical Stingless Bee
A tiny stingless bee whose honey has been harvested by indigenous peoples for centuries.
Did You Know?
Guard bees at the nest entrance use chemical warfare by depositing sticky resin on intruders.