Dark-edged Bee-fly vs Nymphidium mantus
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dark-edged Bee-fly | Nymphidium mantus |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bombylius major discolor | Nymphidium mantus |
| Order | Diptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Bombyliidae | Riodinidae |
| Size | 8-12mm | 28-35 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Forests |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Asia | South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Dark-edged Bee-fly
A subspecies of the bee-fly with slightly different wing patterning found in eastern populations.
Did You Know?
Hovers at spring flowers with its long rigid proboscis extended, looking remarkably like a furry hummingbird.
Nymphidium mantus
White butterfly with dark wing edges resembling a tiny pierid. Caterpillars are tended by ants in a mutualistic relationship.
Did You Know?
Larvae produce ant-attracting secretions and are guarded by aggressive ant colonies.