Anthricinan Yellow-Faced Bee vs Orange-tip
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Anthricinan Yellow-Faced Bee | Orange-tip |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hylaeus anthracinus | Anthocharis cardamines |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Colletidae | Pieridae |
| Size | 6-8 mm | 38-48 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Woodlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Oceania | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Anthricinan Yellow-Faced Bee
One of seven Hawaiian yellow-faced bees federally listed as endangered. These small native bees are critical pollinators for Hawaiian coastal plants but face severe decline.
Did You Know?
Hawaiian yellow-faced bees were the first bees in the United States to be placed on the federal endangered species list, in 2016.
Orange-tip
Males have bright orange wingtips; females are plain white with black tips. A herald of spring in European woodlands.
Did You Know?
Males patrol hedgerows searching for freshly emerged females, never visiting the same flower patch twice.