African Migrant Butterfly vs Twin-spot Centurion
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | African Migrant Butterfly | Twin-spot Centurion |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Catopsilia florella | Sargus bipunctatus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Stratiomyidae |
| Size | 55-70 mm wingspan | 8-13 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Sub-Saharan Africa, Madagascar | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
African Migrant Butterfly
A large white to greenish-yellow pierid butterfly that undertakes massive migrations across Africa. Males are white while females are often greenish.
Did You Know?
Migrating swarms can be so dense they have been reported to delay trains and cause traffic accidents.
Twin-spot Centurion
A metallic bronze-green soldier fly with two characteristic pale spots on the frons. It is one of the most common stratiomyids in Europe, found basking on ivy flowers in autumn.
Did You Know?
It is one of the last flies to be active in autumn, still visiting ivy flowers well into November.