Common Lime Butterfly vs Common Potter Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Lime Butterfly | Common Potter Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Papilio demoleus | Eumenes fraternus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Vespidae |
| Size | 80-100 mm wingspan | 13-17 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | South Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia, Caribbean | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Common Lime Butterfly
Black swallowtail covered in pale yellow spots and lacking hindwing tails. A major pest of citrus across Asia and recently invaded the Caribbean.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most successful invasive butterflies, having colonized the Caribbean since 2004.
Common Potter Wasp
A North American potter wasp that builds small globular mud cells on plant stems and twigs. The female suspends her egg on a silk thread inside the pot before sealing it.
Did You Know?
The egg is hung on a thread from the ceiling of the pot so the larva can begin eating the paralyzed caterpillars below without being crushed.