Lythrum Bee vs Yellow-striped Flutterer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lythrum Bee | Yellow-striped Flutterer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Melitta nigricans | Rhyothemis phyllis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Melittidae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 10-12 mm | 28-35mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Wetlands |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Asia, Oceania |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Lythrum Bee
A specialist bee that collects pollen from purple loosestrife along rivers and wetland margins. It is a ground-nesting species found in damp habitats.
Did You Know?
It times its emergence precisely to the flowering of purple loosestrife in July, and in years of drought it may fail to reproduce entirely.
Yellow-striped Flutterer
A small dragonfly with bold yellow and black stripes on its wings. It flies in a distinctive fluttering manner, resembling a butterfly. Often seen in groups over pools and marshes.
Did You Know?
It often feeds in large gregarious groups, with dozens fluttering together over marshland like colorful butterflies.