Great Eggfly vs Leafhopper Strepsipteran
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Great Eggfly | Leafhopper Strepsipteran |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hypolimnas bolina | Halictophagus calcaratus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Strepsiptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Halictophagidae |
| Size | 70-85 mm wingspan | 1.0-2.0 mm (males) |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Parasites |
| Regions | South and Southeast Asia, Australia, Pacific Islands, Madagascar | North America, Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Great Eggfly
A striking tropical butterfly in which males are jet black with large iridescent white-blue spots. Females are variable and often mimic toxic danaid butterflies.
Did You Know?
Males are fiercely territorial, attacking birds, lizards, and even people who enter their patch.
Leafhopper Strepsipteran
A tiny strepsipteran that parasitizes leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae. The first-instar larvae are among the smallest known insects.
Did You Know?
The first-instar triungulin larva is only about 0.2 mm long, making it one of the smallest free-living insects.