Blue Triangle vs Emerald Cuckoo Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blue Triangle | Emerald Cuckoo Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Graphium sarpedon | Stilbum cyanurum |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Chrysididae |
| Size | 6-8 cm wingspan | 10-18 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Australia, Southeast Asia, India | Africa, Southern Asia, Australia, Southern Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Blue Triangle
A swift-flying black swallowtail with a band of translucent blue-green spots across both wings. It is common along the east coast of Australia.
Did You Know?
It has adapted to feed on the introduced camphor laurel, turning an invasive weed into a food source.
Emerald Cuckoo Wasp
One of the largest and most spectacular cuckoo wasps with a vivid metallic green and blue body. It parasitizes mud dauber wasp nests across the Old World tropics.
Did You Know?
It is the largest cuckoo wasp in the world and its metallic colors can shift from green to blue depending on the viewing angle.