Peacock Butterfly vs Broad-faced Sweat Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Peacock Butterfly | Broad-faced Sweat Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aglais io | Lasioglossum platycephalum |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Halictidae |
| Size | 50-55 mm wingspan | 7-9 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Peacock Butterfly
Reddish-brown wings with four large blue and yellow eyespots resembling peacock feathers. Undersides are nearly black, providing camouflage when at rest.
Did You Know?
When threatened, it rapidly opens its wings to flash its eyespots while making a hissing sound.
Broad-faced Sweat Bee
A rare and distinctive European furrow bee with an unusually broad, flattened head. It nests in sandy or gravelly soils and has become scarce throughout much of its range.
Did You Know?
Its flattened head shape is thought to be an adaptation for more efficiently excavating nest tunnels in compacted sandy soil.