Transparent Burnet vs Honey Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Transparent Burnet | Honey Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Zygaena purpuralis | Apis mellifera |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Zygaenidae | Apidae |
| Size | 28-35 mm wingspan | 12-15 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Heathland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Worldwide |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Transparent Burnet
A day-flying moth with semi-transparent red-streaked forewings. It is found in calcareous grasslands where wild thyme grows.
Did You Know?
Its caterpillars feed exclusively on wild thyme, making it entirely dependent on this one plant.
Honey Bee
The worlds most important pollinator. Lives in complex colonies of up to 80,000 individuals with a single queen. Communicates food locations through the waggle dance.
Did You Know?
A honey bee must visit about 2 million flowers and fly over 88,000 km — equivalent to circling the Earth twice — to produce just one pound of honey.