Cellophane Bee vs African Migrant Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cellophane Bee | African Migrant Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Colletes thoracicus | Catopsilia florella |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Colletidae | Pieridae |
| Size | 10-12 mm | 55-70 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Sub-Saharan Africa, Madagascar |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
African Migrant Butterfly
A large white to greenish-yellow pierid butterfly that undertakes massive migrations across Africa. Males are white while females are often greenish.
Did You Know?
Migrating swarms can be so dense they have been reported to delay trains and cause traffic accidents.