Large Copper Butterfly vs Common Furrow Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large Copper Butterfly | Common Furrow Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lycaena dispar | Halictus rubicundus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Halictidae |
| Size | 33-40 mm wingspan | 9-11 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Europe, North America, Asia |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Large Copper Butterfly
Once widespread across European wetlands, the English subspecies went extinct in the 1850s. Remaining populations are declining due to drainage of fens and marshes.
Did You Know?
The English subspecies of the large copper was one of the first British butterflies to go extinct — driven to extinction by drainage of the East Anglian fens in the 1850s.
Common Furrow Bee
A widespread sweat bee found across the Northern Hemisphere that displays flexible social behavior. In warmer regions they are primitively eusocial; in colder climates they are solitary.
Did You Know?
They switch between solitary and social lifestyles depending on latitude and climate, making them key to studying social evolution.