Heliconius Hecale Longwing vs White-banded Hoverfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Heliconius Hecale Longwing | White-banded Hoverfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Heliconius hecale | Leucozona lucorum |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Syrphidae |
| Size | 70-85 mm wingspan | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Venezuela, Brazil) | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Heliconius Hecale Longwing
A large Heliconius butterfly with black wings marked by broad orange and yellow patches. It is one of the most widespread species in the genus and is a participant in multiple mimicry rings. Adults are unusually long-lived for butterflies, surviving up to six months.
Did You Know?
It forms communal roosts of up to 30 individuals that return to the same branch every evening, providing safety in numbers.
White-banded Hoverfly
A dark hoverfly with a broad white band across the abdomen. It is associated with shaded habitats and visits white umbelliferous flowers.
Did You Know?
Its larvae are predators of aphids found on low-growing vegetation in shaded woodland.