Blind Ringlet vs Coppery Sweat Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blind Ringlet | Coppery Sweat Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Erebia pharte | Augochloropsis sumptuosa |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Halictidae |
| Size | 28-34 mm wingspan | 8-11 mm |
| Habitat | Meadows | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Alps, Carpathians | South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Blind Ringlet
A small, dark ringlet butterfly with reduced or absent eyespots. It flies in damp alpine meadows during the short mountain summer.
Did You Know?
Its common name refers to its often pupil-less eyespots.
Coppery Sweat Bee
A stout metallic bee with brilliant coppery-green iridescence found across South America. It is a solitary ground-nesting species that visits a broad range of flowers.
Did You Know?
Its coppery metallic coloring shifts between green, gold, and red depending on the angle of light striking its exoskeleton.