Hairy-footed Flower Bee vs Sleepy Orange
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hairy-footed Flower Bee | Sleepy Orange |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anthophora plumipes | Eurema nicippe |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Pieridae |
| Size | 14-16 mm | 35-50 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Wetlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Western Europe, Central Europe, Southern Europe | North America, Central America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Hairy-footed Flower Bee
A fast-flying, plump solitary bee with males covered in tawny hair and females jet black. It is one of the earliest spring bees, often visiting pulmonaria and comfrey.
Did You Know?
Males hover in front of flowers like tiny hummingbirds, darting between blooms at high speed.
Sleepy Orange
Bright orange butterfly with irregular black borders and a small dark spot on the forewing. Named for a sleepy-eye-shaped mark.
Did You Know?
The name refers to a small mark on the forewing underside that resembles a half-closed eye.