Painted Dark Sweat Bee vs Adonis Blue
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Painted Dark Sweat Bee | Adonis Blue |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lasioglossum pictum | Lysandra bellargus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Halictidae | Lycaenidae |
| Size | 6-7 mm | 30-36 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Grasslands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Western Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Painted Dark Sweat Bee
A small dark furrow bee with fine punctation on its thorax found in western Europe. It nests in sparsely vegetated ground and visits a range of open flowers.
Did You Know?
It is so small and nondescript that it can only be reliably identified from other Lasioglossum species under a microscope.
Adonis Blue
Males are an intense sky-blue with a chequered fringe; females are brown. Restricted to chalk and limestone grasslands.
Did You Know?
It is considered one of the most brilliantly blue butterflies in Europe.