Meadow Argus vs Cape Oil-collecting Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Meadow Argus | Cape Oil-collecting Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Junonia villida | Rediviva neliana |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Melittidae |
| Size | 4-5 cm wingspan | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Mountains |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands | South Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Meadow Argus
A medium-sized brown butterfly with prominent eyespots on each wing. It is one of Australia's most common and widespread butterflies.
Did You Know?
The conspicuous eyespots on its wings are thought to startle predators or deflect attacks from the body.
Cape Oil-collecting Bee
A South African oil-collecting bee with extraordinarily long front legs used to extract floral oil from deep-spurred Diascia flowers. It is a solitary ground-nesting species.
Did You Know?
Its front legs can be longer than its entire body, an extreme adaptation for reaching oils at the bottom of deep flower spurs.