Eastern Tailed-Blue vs Cellophane Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Eastern Tailed-Blue | Cellophane Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cupido comyntas | Colletes thoracicus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Colletidae |
| Size | 20-29 mm wingspan | 10-12 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Eastern Tailed-Blue
Tiny blue butterfly with thin tails on the hindwings and orange spots near the tail. One of the smallest and most common butterflies in eastern North America.
Did You Know?
Its tiny hindwing tails mimic antennae, tricking predators into attacking the wrong end.
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.