Desert Globe Mallow Bee vs Large White
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Desert Globe Mallow Bee | Large White |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diadasia diminuta | Pieris brassicae |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Pieridae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 58-63 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Heathland | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Europe, Asia, Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Desert Globe Mallow Bee
A specialist solitary bee that visits only globe mallow flowers in the American Southwest. It lines its underground nest cells with an oily secretion to waterproof them.
Did You Know?
Its extreme flower loyalty makes it one of the most efficient pollinators of globe mallow plants.
Large White
A common white butterfly with black wingtips and one or two black spots on the forewing. Its green-yellow caterpillars are a major agricultural pest of brassica crops.
Did You Know?
The caterpillars sequester mustard oils from their food plants and can spray these noxious chemicals at attacking predators.