Citrus Swallowtail vs Desert Large-headed Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Citrus Swallowtail | Desert Large-headed Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Papilio demodocus | Ctenocolletes nigricans |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Stenotritidae |
| Size | 90-120 mm wingspan | 11-15 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Sub-Saharan Africa, Madagascar | Central and Western Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Citrus Swallowtail
A common large swallowtail with cream and black patterned wings and blue-red eyespots on the hindwings. It is widespread across sub-Saharan Africa.
Did You Know?
Caterpillars have a forked orange osmeterium they inflate from behind their head to deter predators with a foul smell.
Desert Large-headed Bee
A dark-bodied, heat-tolerant bee found in arid inland Australia. It forages during the hottest parts of the day when most other bees are inactive.
Did You Know?
It can remain active in ambient temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius that would ground most other bee species.