Sawfly infestation? - Ask Extension
A week ago, I noticed a swarm of bee-like flyers that were unconcerned about me, all over my tiki candles. Today they are everywhere and I got a few p...
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Sawfly infestation? #766520
Asked August 09, 2021, 1:25 PM EDT
A week ago, I noticed a swarm of bee-like flyers that were unconcerned about me, all over my tiki candles. Today they are everywhere and I got a few pics!! Look like sawflies but this late? Please help? Annoying as heck! Thank you in advance!
Washington County Minnesota
Expert Response
There are many sawflies here in Minnesota. I cannot enlarge to see enough detail but this appears to be a common sawfly. Size would help-were they about a 1/4 inch? Your observation that they are beelike is helpful.
See the websites for additional information:
1.https://bugguide.net/node/view/1946358
2. https://bybio.wordpress.com/2020/05/29/a-fly-that-is-really-a-bee/
They are about a half inch to 3/4”
Thank you!
Sent from my smartphone - please forgive any typos, if present.
Sent from my smartphone - please forgive any typos, if present.
On Aug 9, 2021, at 12:54 PM, Ask Extension <<personal data hidden>> wrote:
There are several sawflies that have two generations per summer. If you can get a higher resolution picture, we may be able to identify which one is at your house.
See: https://extension.umn.edu/yard-and-garden-insects/sawflies
