Giant Resin Bee vs Japanese Oakblue
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Resin Bee | Japanese Oakblue |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Megachile sculpturalis | Arhopala japonica |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Megachilidae | Lycaenidae |
| Size | 14-24 mm | 30-40 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | East Asia, North America, Europe | East Asia, Japan |
| 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.
Did You Know?
It was first detected in the US in 1994 and has spread rapidly across the eastern states.
Japanese Oakblue
A beautiful lycaenid butterfly with brilliant metallic blue upperwings and cryptic brown underwings. Found in oak forests where its larvae live in association with ants. Known as 'murasaki-shijimi.'
Did You Know?
The caterpillars produce sweet secretions that attract ants, which then guard them from predators in a mutualistic relationship.