Clouded Apollo vs Pacific Cuckoo Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Clouded Apollo | Pacific Cuckoo Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Parnassius mnemosyne | Chrysis pellucidula |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Chrysididae |
| Size | 52-62 mm wingspan | 6-10 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Heathland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Central Europe, Eastern Europe, Scandinavia | Western North America |
| 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.
Pacific Cuckoo Wasp
A brightly metallic cuckoo wasp with green-blue head and thorax and a coppery red abdomen. It parasitizes solitary mason bees and wasps in the western US.
Did You Know?
It times its nest infiltration perfectly, sneaking in while the host wasp is away collecting provisions.