Four-banded Furrow Bee vs Greenland Copper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Four-banded Furrow Bee | Greenland Copper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Halictus quadricinctus | Lycaena phlaeas polaris |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Halictidae | Lycaenidae |
| Size | 14-16 mm | 22-28 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Tundra & Arctic |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Southern and Central Europe, Western Asia | Greenland, Iceland, Arctic Scandinavia |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Four-banded Furrow Bee
A large, robust halictid bee with four prominent white hair bands across its dark abdomen. It is one of the biggest sweat bees in Europe.
Did You Know?
At up to 16 mm long, it is almost as large as a honey bee and dwarfs most other species in its family.
Greenland Copper
The Arctic subspecies of the small copper butterfly, smaller and darker than its temperate counterparts. The forewings are bright copper-orange with dark spots. It is one of few butterflies found in southern Greenland.
Did You Know?
The Greenland population is believed to have survived the last Ice Age in a coastal refugium, making it a true glacial relict.