Brimstone vs Cellophane Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Brimstone | Cellophane Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gonepteryx rhamni | Colletes thoracicus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Colletidae |
| Size | 52-60 mm wingspan | 10-12 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North Africa | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Brimstone
Males are vivid sulphur-yellow; females are pale greenish-white. Leaf-shaped wings provide excellent camouflage at rest.
Did You Know?
The word butterfly may derive from the butter-yellow colour of the Brimstone, one of the earliest to fly.
Cellophane Bee
A spring-flying plasterer bee native to eastern North America with dense reddish-brown thoracic hair. It lines its brood cells with a secreted polyester-like film.
Did You Know?
The transparent polyester lining it secretes is waterproof, fungus-resistant, and chemically similar to commercial plastic wrap.