Honey Bee vs Caribbean Calligrapha Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Honey Bee | Caribbean Calligrapha Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Apis mellifera | Calligrapha cubana |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 12-15 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Worldwide | Cuba |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Honey Bee
The worlds most important pollinator. Lives in complex colonies of up to 80,000 individuals with a single queen. Communicates food locations through the waggle dance.
Did You Know?
A honey bee must visit about 2 million flowers and fly over 88,000 km — equivalent to circling the Earth twice — to produce just one pound of honey.
Caribbean Calligrapha Beetle
A leaf beetle found in Cuba with intricate dark patterns on a pale background. Each individual has a unique pattern on its elytra.
Did You Know?
The patterns on their wing covers look like calligraphy, giving the genus its name.