Mountain Hover Fly vs Small Apollo
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mountain Hover Fly | Small Apollo |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Arctophila superbiens | Parnassius phoebus |
| Order | Diptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Syrphidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm body length | 50-60 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Meadows | Meadows |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Northern Europe, Alps, Siberia | Central Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Mountain Hover Fly
A furry, bumblebee-mimicking hover fly of alpine meadows. Its dense body hair helps it retain heat in cold mountain environments.
Did You Know?
Its convincing bumblebee mimicry deters predators despite being completely harmless.
Small Apollo
A high-altitude alpine butterfly with translucent white wings bearing small red and black spots. It flies weakly over alpine meadows and scree slopes above the treeline.
Did You Know?
It only occurs above the treeline in the Alps and is one of Europe's highest-altitude butterflies.