Flat-footed Scuttle Fly vs Clouded Apollo
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Flat-footed Scuttle Fly | Clouded Apollo |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Metopina oligoneura | Parnassius mnemosyne |
| Order | Diptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Phoridae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 1-2 mm | 52-62 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Detritivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Central Europe, Eastern Europe, Scandinavia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Flat-footed Scuttle Fly
A minute brown phorid fly with broad flattened tarsi and reduced wing venation. It is associated with ant nests where it scavenges on refuse and dead ants.
Did You Know?
It lives inside ant colonies as a tolerated guest, feeding on the waste materials that ants discard in their refuse chambers.
Clouded Apollo
A delicate, semi-translucent white butterfly with dark wing veins and small dark spots. It flies slowly through woodland clearings in late spring.
Did You Know?
Its translucent wings lack the typical scales found on most butterflies, giving them a ghostly appearance.