Caenis Glider vs Queensland Fruit Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Caenis Glider | Queensland Fruit Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cymothoe caenis | Bactrocera tryoni |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Tephritidae |
| Size | 50-65 mm wingspan | 6-8 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Orchards |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | West Africa (Ghana, Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Sierra Leone, Guinea) | Australia, Pacific Islands |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Caenis Glider
A widespread West African forest butterfly with orange-tawny males and brownish females with white markings. It is commonly found along forest paths and in clearings. The flight is a characteristic slow glide.
Did You Know?
This is one of the most commonly encountered Cymothoe species and is often the first glider butterfly new visitors to West African forests observe.
Queensland Fruit Fly
Australia's most economically damaging fruit fly with a reddish-brown body. It attacks a wide range of cultivated fruits and vegetables.
Did You Know?
Interstate quarantine zones in Australia exist largely to prevent its spread to fruit-growing regions.