Koschevnikov's Honey Bee vs Emerald Eupholus Weevil

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Koschevnikov's Honey Bee Emerald Eupholus Weevil
Scientific Name Apis koschevnikovi Eupholus cuvieri
Order Hymenoptera Coleoptera
Family Apidae Curculionidae
Size 10-12 mm 20-30mm
Habitat Forests Forests
Diet Nectar Feeders Herbivores
Regions Borneo, Malaysia Oceania
Conservation Data Deficient Data Deficient

Koschevnikov's Honey Bee

A reddish-orange cavity-nesting honey bee found in Borneo and Peninsular Malaysia. It prefers lowland dipterocarp forests and is rarely managed by beekeepers.

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Did You Know?

Its distinctive copper-red coloration makes it one of the most visually striking honey bee species.

Emerald Eupholus Weevil

A spectacular weevil with brilliant turquoise and black bands across its elytra. It is found only in the rainforests of New Guinea.

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Did You Know?

Its stunning blue-green color comes from photonic crystals in tiny scales covering the exoskeleton similar to how opals produce color.