Orange-tip vs Great Banded Furrow Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Orange-tip | Great Banded Furrow Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anthocharis cardamines | Halictus scabiosae |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Halictidae |
| Size | 38-48 mm wingspan | 13-16 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Southern and Central Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Orange-tip
Males have bright orange wingtips; females are plain white with black tips. A herald of spring in European woodlands.
Did You Know?
Males patrol hedgerows searching for freshly emerged females, never visiting the same flower patch twice.
Great Banded Furrow Bee
One of Europe's largest halictid bees, with prominent white abdominal hair bands. It is a eusocial species expanding its range northward, likely due to climate warming.
Did You Know?
Its range has expanded northward by several hundred kilometers in recent decades, making it a clear indicator species for climate change effects on insects.