Common Mime vs Sheep Nose Bot Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Mime | Sheep Nose Bot Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Papilio clytia | Oestrus ovis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Oestridae |
| Size | 80-100 mm wingspan | 10-12 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Parasites |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar, Malaysia, Indonesia, Cambodia, Laos) | Worldwide |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Common Mime
A polymorphic swallowtail butterfly that exists in two main forms: one mimicking the toxic Common Crow and the other mimicking the Blue Tiger. Both forms lack the typical swallowtail tails.
Did You Know?
The two distinct forms are controlled by a single genetic switch, making it one of the best examples of genetic polymorphism in butterflies.
Sheep Nose Bot Fly
A parasitic fly that shoots live larvae into the nostrils of sheep and goats while in flight. Larvae develop inside the nasal sinuses, causing distress to livestock.
Did You Know?
This fly does not lay eggs — it shoots live first-instar larvae directly into the nostrils of sheep while flying past at speed, a method called larviposition.