Fourteen-spotted Leaf Beetle vs Sulawesi Honey Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fourteen-spotted Leaf Beetle | Sulawesi Honey Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Propylea quatuordecimpunctata | Apis nigrocincta |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Coccinellidae | Apidae |
| Size | 3-5mm | 10-13 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Predators | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Indonesia, Philippines |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Fourteen-spotted Leaf Beetle
A small yellow and black ladybird with a distinctive checkerboard pattern of rectangular black spots. It is an effective aphid predator.
Did You Know?
Its unusual checkerboard pattern makes it one of the most recognizable ladybird species in Europe.
Sulawesi Honey Bee
A cavity-nesting honey bee endemic to Sulawesi and nearby islands. It was only recognized as a distinct species in 2000 after genetic analysis.
Did You Know?
It was long confused with Apis cerana until DNA studies confirmed it as a separate species.