Cloudless Sulphur vs Blue Orchard Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cloudless Sulphur | Blue Orchard Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phoebis sennae | Osmia lignaria |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Megachilidae |
| Size | 54-80 mm wingspan | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Orchards |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | North America, Central America, South America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Cloudless Sulphur
Large unmarked lemon-yellow butterfly; females may have faint spots. Common and conspicuous across the southern United States.
Did You Know?
Large fall migrations of thousands can be seen streaming southward along the Atlantic coast.
Blue Orchard Bee
A metallic dark blue solitary bee that nests in pre-existing holes in wood. It is an exceptionally efficient pollinator of fruit trees, significantly outperforming honey bees per individual.
Did You Know?
A single blue orchard bee can pollinate as effectively as 60 to 80 honey bees, making them increasingly important for commercial fruit production.