Jamides celeno vs Desert Digger Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Jamides celeno | Desert Digger Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Jamides celeno | Centris pallida |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Apidae |
| Size | 25-35 mm wingspan | 15-22 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | South Asia, Southeast Asia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Jamides celeno
Small pale blue butterfly with white-striped underside and orange-crowned eyespots near the tail. Common in tropical Asian gardens.
Did You Know?
Its common name, Common Cerulean, comes from the vivid sky-blue of the male's upper wings.
Desert Digger Bee
A large, fuzzy solitary bee of the Sonoran Desert that nests in burrows in hard-packed soil. Males patrol nesting areas and dig up emerging females to mate.
Did You Know?
Males locate females still underground by detecting their scent through the soil surface.