Eastern Tiger Swallowtail vs Long-horned Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Eastern Tiger Swallowtail | Long-horned Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Papilio glaucus | Eucera longicornis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Apidae |
| Size | 79-140 mm wingspan | 13-16 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Grasslands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
A large yellow butterfly with bold black tiger stripes and blue and orange markings on the hindwing margins. Females can occur in a dark morph mimicking the toxic pipevine swallowtail.
Did You Know?
The caterpillar has large false eyespots and can evert an orange forked gland called an osmeterium that emits a foul smell to deter predators.
Long-horned Bee
Males are unmistakable with their extraordinarily long antennae, nearly as long as the body. It nests in the ground in warm, sunny grasslands.
Did You Know?
The male's enormously long antennae are thought to help detect female pheromones at greater distances.