Spined Sweat Bee vs Orange Sulphur
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spined Sweat Bee | Orange Sulphur |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agapostemon splendens | Colias eurytheme |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Halictidae | Pieridae |
| Size | 9-12 mm | 35-55 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Grasslands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Spined Sweat Bee
A brilliantly iridescent green sweat bee with bluish reflections found in the eastern United States. Both sexes are entirely metallic green, unlike many other Agapostemon species.
Did You Know?
It strongly prefers nesting in moist or damp soil near water, unlike most other sweat bees that prefer drier substrates.
Orange Sulphur
Orange-yellow butterfly with black wing borders and a pink-rimmed silver spot on the hindwing underside. Often hybridizes with Clouded Sulphur.
Did You Know?
It became vastly more abundant after European settlers introduced alfalfa farming across North America.