Brazilian Skipper vs Neotropical Stingless Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Brazilian Skipper | Neotropical Stingless Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Calpodes ethlius | Tetragonisca angustula |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Hesperiidae | Apidae |
| Size | 45-55 mm wingspan | 4-5 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Southern United States through Central America and South America | Central America, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Brazilian Skipper
A robust brown skipper butterfly with translucent white spots on the forewings. Its larvae build leaf shelters on canna lily plants.
Did You Know?
Its caterpillars are sometimes called canna leafrollers because they roll and silk-tie canna leaves into tube-shaped shelters.
Neotropical Stingless Bee
A tiny stingless bee whose honey has been harvested by indigenous peoples for centuries.
Did You Know?
Guard bees at the nest entrance use chemical warfare by depositing sticky resin on intruders.