Great Banded Furrow Bee vs White Underwing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Great Banded Furrow Bee | White Underwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Halictus scabiosae | Catocala relicta |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Halictidae | Erebidae |
| Size | 13-16 mm | 70-85 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Southern and Central Europe | Northern United States and southern Canada |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Great Banded Furrow Bee
One of Europe's largest halictid bees, with prominent white abdominal hair bands. It is a eusocial species expanding its range northward, likely due to climate warming.
Did You Know?
Its range has expanded northward by several hundred kilometers in recent decades, making it a clear indicator species for climate change effects on insects.
White Underwing
A striking underwing moth with white and black banded forewings that mimics birch bark. Its hindwings are black with broad white bands.
Did You Know?
It is one of the only underwing moths with white rather than colored hindwings, matching the white bark of its birch tree hosts.