Large White vs Dawson's Burrowing Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large White | Dawson's Burrowing Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pieris brassicae | Amegilla dawsoni |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Apidae |
| Size | 58-63 mm wingspan | 18-24 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Heathland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, Africa | Western Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Large White
A common white butterfly with black wingtips and one or two black spots on the forewing. Its green-yellow caterpillars are a major agricultural pest of brassica crops.
Did You Know?
The caterpillars sequester mustard oils from their food plants and can spray these noxious chemicals at attacking predators.
Dawson's Burrowing Bee
A large solitary bee endemic to Western Australia that nests in massive aggregations in hardpan clay. Males engage in violent aerial combat to mate with emerging females.
Did You Know?
Male combat is so fierce that individuals frequently die from injuries sustained during mating battles.