Plasterer Bee vs Nettle Pug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Plasterer Bee | Nettle Pug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Colletes hederae | Eupithecia venosata |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Colletidae | Geometridae |
| Size | 10-13 mm | 20-24 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Plasterer Bee
A solitary bee discovered in 1993 that is a specialist pollinator of ivy flowers.
Did You Know?
It lines its brood cells with a waterproof cellophane-like secretion.
Nettle Pug
A small pug moth associated with bladder campion, not nettles despite its name. Larvae feed inside the inflated seed capsules. A rather attractive species.
Did You Know?
Despite being called 'Nettle Pug', it has no association with nettles and feeds entirely on campion.