Lapland Bumblebee vs Paradise Birdwing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lapland Bumblebee | Paradise Birdwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bombus lapponicus | Ornithoptera paradisea |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 120-170 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Tundra & Arctic | Forests |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Scandinavia, Scotland, Finland, northern Russia, Siberia | Oceania (Papua New Guinea) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
Lapland Bumblebee
A medium-sized bumblebee with a distinctive orange tail and yellow collar band. It is well adapted to cold, windy conditions of mountain and tundra habitats. Workers forage efficiently even in poor weather.
Did You Know?
Queens can emerge from hibernation and begin nest-building when snow still covers much of the ground.
Paradise Birdwing
A spectacular birdwing butterfly endemic to Papua New Guinea, notable for the elongated tails on the male's hindwings. Males display brilliant green and gold colouration. It is found in lowland and hill forests.
Did You Know?
The male's long hindwing tails trail behind in flight, creating a spectacularly graceful display reminiscent of a bird of paradise.