Goatweed Leafwing vs Bean Aphid Parasite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Goatweed Leafwing | Bean Aphid Parasite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anaea andria | Lysiphlebus fabarum |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Braconidae |
| Size | 55-75 mm wingspan | 1.5-2.5 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Central and Eastern United States, northern Mexico | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Goatweed Leafwing
A bright orange butterfly whose angular wing shape and mottled brown underside create a perfect dead-leaf disguise when at rest. It almost never visits flowers.
Did You Know?
It overwinters as an adult, hiding among dead leaves where its camouflage makes it virtually invisible.
Bean Aphid Parasite
A minute braconid wasp that parasitizes black bean aphids and related species. Some populations reproduce asexually, consisting entirely of females.
Did You Know?
Certain populations are entirely female and reproduce through parthenogenesis caused by infection with Wolbachia bacteria.