Dark-edged Bee-fly vs Small Apollo
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dark-edged Bee-fly | Small Apollo |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bombylius major discolor | Parnassius phoebus |
| Order | Diptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Bombyliidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 8-12mm | 50-60 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Meadows |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Asia | Central Europe |
| 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.
Small Apollo
A high-altitude alpine butterfly with translucent white wings bearing small red and black spots. It flies weakly over alpine meadows and scree slopes above the treeline.
Did You Know?
It only occurs above the treeline in the Alps and is one of Europe's highest-altitude butterflies.