Hawaiian Yellow-faced Bee vs Heliconius Hewitsoni
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hawaiian Yellow-faced Bee | Heliconius Hewitsoni |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hylaeus longiceps | Heliconius hewitsoni |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Colletidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 60-70 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Forests |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Oceania (Hawaii) | South America (Colombia, Ecuador) |
| Conservation | Endangered | Near Threatened |
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.
Heliconius Hewitsoni
A rare Heliconius butterfly with black wings and a distinctive bright yellow forewing band. It is restricted to Pacific-slope wet forests and is one of the least common species in the genus. Its ecology and behavior remain relatively poorly studied due to its rarity.
Did You Know?
It is one of the rarest Heliconius species and was not photographed alive in the wild until the late 20th century.