Xyelid Pine Bud Sawfly vs Horned Mason Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Xyelid Pine Bud Sawfly | Horned Mason Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xyela minor | Osmia cornuta |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Xyelidae | Megachilidae |
| Size | 3-4 mm | 12-15 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Orchards |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Europe, North Africa, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Xyelid Pine Bud Sawfly
A tiny sawfly with the characteristic elongated third antennal segment of its ancient family. Adults emerge in early spring to coincide with pine pollen release.
Did You Know?
Xyelid sawflies time their adult emergence precisely to the few weeks when pine male cones are shedding pollen, their larvae's only food source.
Horned Mason Bee
A robust spring-flying bee with distinctive horn-like projections on the female's face. It is widely used as a managed pollinator in European fruit orchards.
Did You Know?
It is three times more efficient at pollinating almond flowers than the honeybee.