Banded Swallowtail vs Davies' Colletes
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Banded Swallowtail | Davies' Colletes |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Papilio demolion | Colletes daviesanus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Colletidae |
| Size | 80-110 mm wingspan | 8-10 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Borneo, Philippines) | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Banded Swallowtail
A medium-large swallowtail with dark brown-black wings bearing a broad pale greenish-yellow band across both forewings and hindwings. The hindwings have a short, spatula-shaped tail.
Did You Know?
Males often gather in large numbers at muddy puddles to obtain dissolved minerals, a behavior known as mud-puddling.
Davies' Colletes
A small solitary bee that lines its nest cells with a cellophane-like secretion. It often nests in mortar joints of old walls.
Did You Know?
Its nest lining is a natural polyester secreted from glands in its abdomen, making cells waterproof.