Adonis Blue vs Tormus Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Adonis Blue | Tormus Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lysandra bellargus | Perdita minima |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Andrenidae |
| Size | 30-36 mm wingspan | 1.5-2 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Southwestern United States |
| 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.
Tormus Bee
The smallest known bee in the world at under 2 mm in length. It is a solitary ground-nesting species found in the southwestern US deserts.
Did You Know?
It is so tiny that it could comfortably fit inside the letter O on a printed page.