Ordinate Large-headed Bee vs Gulf Fritillary
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ordinate Large-headed Bee | Gulf Fritillary |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ctenocolletes ordensis | Dione vanillae |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Stenotritidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 10-13 mm | 60-95 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Heathland | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Northern Western Australia | North America, Central America, South America |
| 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.
Gulf Fritillary
Bright orange wings with black markings above and elongated silver spots below. Despite its name, it belongs to the passion-vine butterfly subfamily.
Did You Know?
Caterpillars are bright orange with black spines to warn predators of chemicals from passion vines.