Large Sallow Mining Bee vs Wallaces Golden Birdwing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large Sallow Mining Bee | Wallaces Golden Birdwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Andrena apicata | Ornithoptera croesus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Andrenidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 11-14 mm | 160-190 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Forests |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Asia |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Near Threatened |
Large Sallow Mining Bee
A rare, early-spring mining bee that specializes on sallow and willow catkins. It has declined significantly across Europe due to loss of wetland habitats.
Did You Know?
It is so dependent on sallow catkins that the removal of sallow trees from wetlands has caused local extinctions across England.
Wallaces Golden Birdwing
Named after Alfred Russel Wallace, who called it the finest specimen he ever captured. Males are brilliant orange-gold and black. Found only in North Maluku, Indonesia.
Did You Know?
Wallace was so overwhelmed by catching this butterfly in 1859 that he wrote his head began to ache and he felt close to fainting from the beauty of the creature.