Spined Sweat Bee vs Peacock Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spined Sweat Bee | Peacock Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agapostemon splendens | Aglais io |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Halictidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 9-12 mm | 50-55 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Europe, Asia |
| 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.
Peacock Butterfly
Reddish-brown wings with four large blue and yellow eyespots resembling peacock feathers. Undersides are nearly black, providing camouflage when at rest.
Did You Know?
When threatened, it rapidly opens its wings to flash its eyespots while making a hissing sound.