Adonis Blue vs Nocturnal Sweat Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Adonis Blue | Nocturnal Sweat Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lysandra bellargus | Megalopta genalis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Halictidae |
| Size | 30-36 mm wingspan | 10-12 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Forests |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Central America, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Adonis Blue
Males are an intense sky-blue with a chequered fringe; females are brown. Restricted to chalk and limestone grasslands.
Did You Know?
It is considered one of the most brilliantly blue butterflies in Europe.
Nocturnal Sweat Bee
One of few bees adapted to forage in near-total darkness in tropical forests.
Did You Know?
Its enlarged ocelli give it visual sensitivity 30 times greater than day-active bees.