Hawaiian Yellow-faced Bee vs African Commodore Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hawaiian Yellow-faced Bee | African Commodore Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hylaeus longiceps | Precis pelarga |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Colletidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 45-55 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Grasslands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Oceania (Hawaii) | Southern Africa, East Africa |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Hawaiian Yellow-faced Bee
An endemic Hawaiian bee with distinctive yellow facial markings, found in dry coastal and lowland habitats. It nests in hollow plant stems and beetle borings. Hawaiian Hylaeus are the only bees native to the Hawaiian Islands.
Did You Know?
Hawaiian yellow-faced bees were the first bees in the United States to be listed under the Endangered Species Act, in 2016.
African Commodore Butterfly
A medium-sized butterfly with warm orange-brown wings and subtle eyespots near the wing margins. It is common in open bushveld and grasslands.
Did You Know?
Dry-season and wet-season forms look so different they were originally described as separate species.