Painted Dark Sweat Bee vs Fiji Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Painted Dark Sweat Bee | Fiji Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lasioglossum pictum | Heterallactis baibakoua |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Halictidae | Zygaenidae |
| Size | 6-7 mm | 25-35 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Forests |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Western Europe | Oceania (Fiji) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
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.
Fiji Moth
A day-flying forester moth endemic to Fiji, with metallic blue-black wings. It is found in native forest where its larvae feed on native vines. The bright metallic colouration suggests it may be chemically defended.
Did You Know?
The metallic blue sheen of this moth's wings is produced by nanoscale structures rather than pigments, making the colour unfadeable even in museum specimens.