Christmas Island Blue Crab Fly vs Mariana Eight-spot Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Christmas Island Blue Crab Fly | Mariana Eight-spot Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Paramyia nitens | Hypolimnas octocula marianensis |
| Order | Diptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Phoridae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 2-4 mm | 5-7 cm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Christmas Island | United States |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Endangered |
Christmas Island Blue Crab Fly
A tiny fly found on Christmas Island in the Indian Ocean associated with red crab migrations. It lays eggs on injured or dead crabs.
Did You Know?
During the annual red crab migration, these flies congregate in vast swarms along forest trails.
Mariana Eight-spot Butterfly
A butterfly subspecies endemic to the Mariana Islands in the western Pacific. It has suffered from habitat destruction and invasive species.
Did You Know?
The brown tree snake, an invasive predator, has devastated many native species on Guam including this butterfly.