Silky Hairstreak vs American Bumble Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Silky Hairstreak | American Bumble Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pseudalmenus chlorinda | Bombus pensylvanicus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Apidae |
| Size | 2.5-3.5 cm wingspan | 15-25 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Australia | Eastern and central United States, now declining across its range |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
Silky Hairstreak
A small dark butterfly with metallic blue-green sheen and orange-spotted hindwing tails. Its larvae have a mutualistic relationship with ants.
Did You Know?
Ants guard the caterpillars in exchange for sugary secretions from special glands on the larvae.
American Bumble Bee
A large bumble bee with a yellow thorax, black band between the wings, and a mostly yellow abdomen. Once one of the most common bumble bees in North America, it has experienced significant population declines.
Did You Know?
Its populations have declined by nearly 90 percent in some regions, prompting conservation concern across its entire range.