Banded Swallowtail vs Sulawesi Honey Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Banded Swallowtail | Sulawesi Honey Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Papilio demolion | Apis nigrocincta |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Apidae |
| Size | 80-110 mm wingspan | 10-13 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Borneo, Philippines) | Indonesia, Philippines |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
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.
Sulawesi Honey Bee
A cavity-nesting honey bee endemic to Sulawesi and nearby islands. It was only recognized as a distinct species in 2000 after genetic analysis.
Did You Know?
It was long confused with Apis cerana until DNA studies confirmed it as a separate species.