Golden-tailed Hoverfly vs Small Apollo
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Golden-tailed Hoverfly | Small Apollo |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysotoxum cautum | Parnassius phoebus |
| Order | Diptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Syrphidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 50-60 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Heathland | Meadows |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Central Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Golden-tailed Hoverfly
A wasp-mimicking hoverfly with bold yellow and black bands and long antennae. It flies with a distinctive slow, wasp-like flight pattern.
Did You Know?
Its unusually long antennae enhance its wasp mimicry, fooling both predators and humans.
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.