Small Copper vs Resin Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Small Copper | Resin Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lycaena phlaeas | Megachile campanulae |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Megachilidae |
| Size | 26-36 mm wingspan | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North Africa, North America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Small Copper
A vivid little butterfly with burnished copper-orange forewings spotted with black. It is feisty and territorial for its size, frequently chasing other butterflies from its perch.
Did You Know?
Rare aberrant individuals have blue spots on the hindwing and are prized by collectors.
Resin Bee
A solitary bee that collects plant resins and sap to construct its brood cells.
Did You Know?
It builds cell partitions from plant resin mixed with tiny pebbles.