Bhutan Glory vs Indian Flower Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bhutan Glory | Indian Flower Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bhutanitis lidderdalii | Scolia quadripustulata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Scoliidae |
| Size | 90-110 mm wingspan | 18-28 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Asia | India, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
Bhutan Glory
A spectacular swallowtail from the eastern Himalayas with multiple tail streamers and intricate black, white, and red wing patterns. National butterfly of Bhutan.
Did You Know?
This butterfly is so treasured in Bhutan that it appears on postage stamps and is considered a national symbol — yet it is so elusive that few Bhutanese have ever seen one alive.
Indian Flower Wasp
A robust black scoliid wasp with four yellowish spots on its abdomen found across South Asia. It targets white grubs of scarab beetles in agricultural soils.
Did You Know?
Indian farmers have long recognized this wasp as a beneficial ally against destructive white grubs in sugarcane fields.