Tailed Jay vs White-banded Sweat Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tailed Jay | White-banded Sweat Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Graphium agamemnon | Lasioglossum leucozonium |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Halictidae |
| Size | Wingspan 80-100mm | 8-10 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Asia, Oceania | Europe, Asia, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Tailed Jay
A fast-flying black swallowtail butterfly covered with spots of green or blue-green. It rarely settles and is constantly in motion.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few butterflies that flaps its wings even while feeding on flowers never fully stopping.
White-banded Sweat Bee
A solitary dark brown furrow bee with conspicuous white hair bands on its abdomen. It is one of the most widespread and common Lasioglossum species in the Northern Hemisphere.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most generalist of all solitary bees, having been recorded visiting flowers from over 20 plant families.