Four-banded Furrow Bee vs Oregon Silverspot Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Four-banded Furrow Bee | Oregon Silverspot Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Halictus quadricinctus | Speyeria zerene hippolyta |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Halictidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 14-16 mm | 5-6 cm wingspan |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Southern and Central Europe, Western Asia | United States |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Endangered |
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.
Oregon Silverspot Butterfly
A medium-sized fritillary butterfly with bright silver spots on its hindwing undersides. It inhabits coastal grasslands from Washington to northern California.
Did You Know?
Its larvae feed exclusively on early blue violet plants that grow in wind-swept coastal prairies.