Desert Large-headed Bee vs Bhutan Glory
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Desert Large-headed Bee | Bhutan Glory |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ctenocolletes nigricans | Bhutanitis lidderdalii |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Stenotritidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 11-15 mm | 90-110 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Central and Western Australia | Asia |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Vulnerable |
Desert Large-headed Bee
A dark-bodied, heat-tolerant bee found in arid inland Australia. It forages during the hottest parts of the day when most other bees are inactive.
Did You Know?
It can remain active in ambient temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius that would ground most other bee species.
Bhutan Glory
A spectacular swallowtail from the eastern Himalayas with multiple tail streamers and intricate black, white, and red wing patterns. National butterfly of Bhutan.
Did You Know?
This butterfly is so treasured in Bhutan that it appears on postage stamps and is considered a national symbol — yet it is so elusive that few Bhutanese have ever seen one alive.