Gulf Fritillary vs Southeast Asian Stingless Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Gulf Fritillary | Southeast Asian Stingless Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dione vanillae | Heterotrigona itama |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Apidae |
| Size | 60-95 mm wingspan | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Orchards |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | North America, Central America, South America | Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Gulf Fritillary
Bright orange wings with black markings above and elongated silver spots below. Despite its name, it belongs to the passion-vine butterfly subfamily.
Did You Know?
Caterpillars are bright orange with black spines to warn predators of chemicals from passion vines.
Southeast Asian Stingless Bee
A popular managed stingless bee in Malaysia and Indonesia valued for its medicinal honey. They construct their nests in tree hollows and human-made hive boxes.
Did You Know?
Their honey commands prices several times higher than regular honey due to its limited production and perceived health benefits.