Hawaiian Yellow-faced Bee vs Australian Painted Lady
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hawaiian Yellow-faced Bee | Australian Painted Lady |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hylaeus longiceps | Vanessa kershawi |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Colletidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 4-5 cm wingspan |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Oceania (Hawaii) | Australia, New Zealand |
| 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.
Australian Painted Lady
An orange, black, and white butterfly closely related to the cosmopolitan painted lady. It undertakes seasonal migrations across southeastern Australia.
Did You Know?
Millions migrate northward in autumn in one of Australia's most impressive insect movements.