Bitter Blue vs Asian Mud Dauber
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bitter Blue | Asian Mud Dauber |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Theclinesthes miskini | Sceliphron curvatum |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Sphecidae |
| Size | 20-28 mm wingspan | 15-25 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Australia | Central Asia, Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Bitter Blue
Small blue and brown butterfly with spotted gray undersides. Commonly found around its host plant in Australian coastal areas.
Did You Know?
It is tended by several species of ants that protect the caterpillars in exchange for honeydew.
Asian Mud Dauber
A dark-bodied mud dauber originally from Central Asia now invasive across Europe. It builds mud nests inside buildings and provisions them with spiders.
Did You Know?
It spread from its native range in India and Central Asia to colonize most of southern and central Europe within just 30 years.