Clouded Apollo vs Australian March Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Clouded Apollo | Australian March Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Parnassius mnemosyne | Bibio imitator |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Bibionidae |
| Size | 52-62 mm wingspan | 6-10 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Central Europe, Eastern Europe, Scandinavia | Australia |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Clouded Apollo
A delicate, semi-translucent white butterfly with dark wing veins and small dark spots. It flies slowly through woodland clearings in late spring.
Did You Know?
Its translucent wings lack the typical scales found on most butterflies, giving them a ghostly appearance.
Australian March Fly
A robust black bibionid fly that appears in large numbers during the Australian autumn. It has a hairy body and is a sluggish flyer, often seen resting on vegetation.
Did You Know?
Despite sharing the common name with horse flies in Australia, march flies in the family Bibionidae are completely harmless.