Bronze Furrow Bee vs Zela Metalmark
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bronze Furrow Bee | Zela Metalmark |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Halictus tumulorum | Emesis zela |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Halictidae | Riodinidae |
| Size | 6-8 mm | 25-30 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Tundra & Arctic | Mountains |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North Africa | Southeastern Arizona, southwestern New Mexico, Mexico |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Bronze Furrow Bee
A small, dark metallic furrow bee with a subtle bronze sheen widespread across the Palearctic. It is primitively eusocial with small colonies.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most ubiquitous wild bees in Europe and can be found foraging in virtually any flower-rich habitat from sea level to mountaintops.
Zela Metalmark
A small butterfly with rust-brown wings marked with fine dark lines and subtle metallic scaling. It inhabits mountain canyons in the borderlands of Arizona and Mexico.
Did You Know?
It is one of the target species for butterfly watchers visiting the famous canyons of southeastern Arizona.