Glandon Blue vs Broad-footed Colletes
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Glandon Blue | Broad-footed Colletes |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agriades glandon | Colletes halophilus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Colletidae |
| Size | 20-26 mm wingspan | 9-12 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Alps, Pyrenees, Rocky Mountains | Western Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Glandon Blue
A tiny high-altitude blue butterfly with distinctive underside spotting. It flies close to the ground in exposed alpine habitats.
Did You Know?
It has been recorded flying at over 3600 meters in the Alps.
Broad-footed Colletes
A rare coastal specialist plasterer bee that forages on sea aster in saltmarsh habitats. It is restricted to a narrow band of habitat along European coasts.
Did You Know?
Rising sea levels and saltmarsh erosion directly threaten its nesting sites, making it one of the bees most vulnerable to climate change.