Common Leopard vs Long-horned Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Leopard | Long-horned Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phalanta phalantha | Eucera longicornis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Apidae |
| Size | 50-65 mm wingspan | 13-16 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Grasslands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | South Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Pakistan, Bangladesh) | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Common Leopard
A medium-sized tawny butterfly with black spots arranged in a leopard-like pattern across the wings. It has a rapid, gliding flight and is commonly seen sunbathing with wings spread open.
Did You Know?
This is one of the most adaptable butterflies in India, thriving equally well in remote forests and bustling city gardens.
Long-horned Bee
Males are unmistakable with their extraordinarily long antennae, nearly as long as the body. It nests in the ground in warm, sunny grasslands.
Did You Know?
The male's enormously long antennae are thought to help detect female pheromones at greater distances.