Tiny Dark Sweat Bee vs Common Sootywing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tiny Dark Sweat Bee | Common Sootywing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lasioglossum villosulum | Pholisora catullus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Halictidae | Hesperiidae |
| Size | 5-6 mm | 22-28 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Gardens |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North Africa | United States and southern Canada |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Tiny Dark Sweat Bee
A tiny, inconspicuous furrow bee widespread across the Palearctic region. Despite its small size, it is an important pollinator of crops including onion seed and carrots.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most important wild pollinators of commercial onion seed crops in Europe.
Common Sootywing
A very small sooty-black skipper with scattered tiny white spots on the forewings. It is a common but easily overlooked butterfly of disturbed habitats and gardens.
Did You Know?
It thrives in weedy urban areas that most butterflies avoid, making it a true butterfly of the city.