Large Copper Butterfly vs Sweat Bee of the Desert
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large Copper Butterfly | Sweat Bee of the Desert |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lycaena dispar | Lasioglossum titusi |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Halictidae |
| Size | 33-40 mm wingspan | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | North America |
| 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.
Sweat Bee of the Desert
A small metallic green bee found in arid regions of western North America. It nests communally in sandy desert soil.
Did You Know?
It is attracted to human sweat for the salt it contains, which is scarce in desert environments.