Desert Globe Mallow Bee vs Sara Orangetip
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Desert Globe Mallow Bee | Sara Orangetip |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diadasia diminuta | Anthocharis sara |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Pieridae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 30-40 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Heathland | Mountains |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Western North America |
| 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.
Sara Orangetip
Small white butterfly with vivid orange forewing tips and mottled greenish hindwing undersides. Flies early in spring in western North America.
Did You Know?
Adults have a single short flight period in spring and are not seen for the rest of the year.