Narrow-winged Bee Fly vs Green Dragontail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Narrow-winged Bee Fly | Green Dragontail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Systoechus vulgaris | Lamproptera meges |
| Order | Diptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Bombyliidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 40-55 mm wingspan, tails up to 30 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North Africa | Southeast Asia (Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Narrow-winged Bee Fly
A small, hairy bee fly with a rounded body and a short proboscis compared to Bombylius species. It hovers at flowers in arid habitats, frequently visiting low-growing composites.
Did You Know?
Its larvae are important natural enemies of grasshoppers, entering and consuming their egg pods in the soil.
Green Dragontail
A diminutive swallowtail butterfly with translucent green-tinted wings and extraordinarily long, slender tail streamers on the hindwings. It hovers like a hummingbird while feeding.
Did You Know?
It is one of the smallest swallowtails in the world and its hovering flight, combined with translucent wings, makes it look like a tiny dragonfly.