Jamides celeno vs Malagasy Mud Dauber Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Jamides celeno | Malagasy Mud Dauber Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Jamides celeno | Sceliphron madecassum |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Sphecidae |
| Size | 25-35 mm wingspan | 20-28 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | South Asia, Southeast Asia | Madagascar |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Jamides celeno
Small pale blue butterfly with white-striped underside and orange-crowned eyespots near the tail. Common in tropical Asian gardens.
Did You Know?
Its common name, Common Cerulean, comes from the vivid sky-blue of the male's upper wings.
Malagasy Mud Dauber Wasp
A striking black and yellow wasp with a dramatically elongated, thread-like petiole connecting the thorax to the abdomen. It constructs tubular mud nests on walls and rock overhangs.
Did You Know?
Each mud cell is stocked with several paralyzed spiders that remain alive as fresh food for the developing wasp larva.