Margined Colletes vs Fiery Skipper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Margined Colletes | Fiery Skipper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Colletes marginatus | Hylephila phyleus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Colletidae | Hesperiidae |
| Size | 8-10 mm | 25-34 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Grasslands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Southern United States, migrating northward in summer |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Margined Colletes
A small, pale plasterer bee found in sandy coastal habitats across Europe. It nests in loose sand and forages on wild mignonette and sea holly.
Did You Know?
Its dependence on both sandy nesting substrate and specialized coastal food plants makes it doubly vulnerable to habitat loss.
Fiery Skipper
A small bright orange skipper with short antennae and a fast darting flight. Males have a prominent black stigma on the forewing.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most common skippers found in American suburban lawns and is a minor turf grass pest.