Sleepy Orange vs Giant Honey Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sleepy Orange | Giant Honey Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eurema nicippe | Apis dorsata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Apidae |
| Size | 35-50 mm wingspan | 17-20 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Forests |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | North America, Central America | Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Sleepy Orange
Bright orange butterfly with irregular black borders and a small dark spot on the forewing. Named for a sleepy-eye-shaped mark.
Did You Know?
The name refers to a small mark on the forewing underside that resembles a half-closed eye.
Giant Honey Bee
The largest honey bee species, building huge exposed single-comb nests on cliff faces and tall buildings. Colonies can contain up to 100,000 workers.
Did You Know?
When threatened, the colony performs a mesmerizing shimmering defense wave that ripples across the nest surface to deter predators.