Hairy-saddled Colletes vs Japanese Clouded Yellow
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hairy-saddled Colletes | Japanese Clouded Yellow |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Colletes succinctus | Colias erate |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Colletidae | Pieridae |
| Size | 10-13 mm | 40-50 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Heathland | Grasslands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | East Asia, Japan/Korea |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Hairy-saddled Colletes
A late-summer plasterer bee that is a specialist on heather, secreting a cellophane-like lining in its underground nest cells. It is an important heathland indicator species.
Did You Know?
The cellophane-like substance it secretes to waterproof its nest cells is a unique biopolymer not found in any other group of animals.
Japanese Clouded Yellow
Known as 'monjiro-cho' in Japanese, a common yellow butterfly found in open grasslands. Males are bright yellow while females may be white or yellow. A familiar sight in Japanese fields.
Did You Know?
This butterfly is so common in Japan that it is one of the first butterflies children learn to identify, and it features in many Japanese children's songs.