Blood Bee vs Socotran Emperor Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blood Bee | Socotran Emperor Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sphecodes monilicornis | Charaxes balfouri |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Halictidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 7-9 mm | 55-70 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Parasites | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
Blood Bee
A cleptoparasitic bee with a bright red abdomen and black head that attacks the nests of furrow bees. Females enter host nests to lay eggs that hatch and consume the host provisions.
Did You Know?
Its blood-red abdomen is the source of its common name and makes it look more like a ruby-colored ant than a bee.
Socotran Emperor Butterfly
An endemic butterfly found only on the island of Socotra in the Indian Ocean. Part of the islands extraordinary 42% insect endemism rate.
Did You Know?
Socotra island has been called the Galapagos of the Indian Ocean — over 42% of its insect species are found nowhere else on Earth.