Desert Large-headed Bee vs Brazilian Skipper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Desert Large-headed Bee | Brazilian Skipper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ctenocolletes nigricans | Calpodes ethlius |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Stenotritidae | Hesperiidae |
| Size | 11-15 mm | 45-55 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Wetlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Central and Western Australia | Southern United States through Central America and South America |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Desert Large-headed Bee
A dark-bodied, heat-tolerant bee found in arid inland Australia. It forages during the hottest parts of the day when most other bees are inactive.
Did You Know?
It can remain active in ambient temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius that would ground most other bee species.
Brazilian Skipper
A robust brown skipper butterfly with translucent white spots on the forewings. Its larvae build leaf shelters on canna lily plants.
Did You Know?
Its caterpillars are sometimes called canna leafrollers because they roll and silk-tie canna leaves into tube-shaped shelters.