Squash Bee vs High Brown Fritillary
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Squash Bee | High Brown Fritillary |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Peponapis pruinosa | Fabriciana adippe |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 12-14 mm | 55-65 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Grasslands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | North America, Central America | Western Europe, Central Europe, Southern Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Squash Bee
A solitary ground-nesting bee that specializes exclusively in pollinating squash, pumpkin, and gourd flowers. It begins foraging before dawn when cucurbit flowers first open.
Did You Know?
Males often sleep inside closed squash blossoms at night, occasionally getting trapped when the flower wilts.
High Brown Fritillary
A large, fast-flying fritillary with rich tawny-orange wings and a complex pattern of silver spots beneath. It is one of Europe's most rapidly declining butterflies.
Did You Know?
In Britain it is the country's most endangered butterfly, having lost over 80% of its colonies.