Ordinate Large-headed Bee vs Brimstone
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ordinate Large-headed Bee | Brimstone |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ctenocolletes ordensis | Gonepteryx rhamni |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Stenotritidae | Pieridae |
| Size | 10-13 mm | 52-60 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Northern Western Australia | Europe, Asia, North Africa |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Ordinate Large-headed Bee
A rarely collected bee from the Kimberley region of northern Western Australia. It is known from very few specimens and its biology remains largely unstudied.
Did You Know?
So few specimens have been collected that almost nothing is known about its nesting behavior or floral preferences.
Brimstone
Males are vivid sulphur-yellow; females are pale greenish-white. Leaf-shaped wings provide excellent camouflage at rest.
Did You Know?
The word butterfly may derive from the butter-yellow colour of the Brimstone, one of the earliest to fly.