Giant Resin Bee vs Helicopter Metalmark

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Giant Resin Bee Helicopter Metalmark
Scientific Name Megachile sculpturalis Chorinea octauius
Order Hymenoptera Lepidoptera
Family Megachilidae Riodinidae
Size 14-24 mm 35-45 mm wingspan
Habitat Woodlands Forests
Diet Nectar Feeders Nectar Feeders
Regions East Asia, North America, Europe South America
Conservation Least Concern Least Concern

Giant Resin Bee

A large solitary bee originally from East Asia now invasive in North America and Europe. It uses tree resin and mud to seal its nesting cavities.

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Did You Know?

It was first detected in the US in 1994 and has spread rapidly across the eastern states.

Helicopter Metalmark

Transparent forewings with red and black hindwing tails that twirl in flight. The spinning tails create a helicopter-like effect.

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Did You Know?

The elongated hindwing tails rotate during flight, resembling helicopter blades.