New Caledonian Monarch Fly vs Banded Swallowtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | New Caledonian Monarch Fly | Banded Swallowtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bactrocera umbrosa | Papilio demolion |
| Order | Diptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Tephritidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 80-110 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Orchards | Orchards |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | New Caledonia, Pacific Islands | Southeast Asia (Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Borneo, Philippines) |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
New Caledonian Monarch Fly
A fruit fly found in New Caledonia and the western Pacific. It is a pest of breadfruit and jackfruit trees.
Did You Know?
Males gather in large leks on fruit trees where they display to attract females.
Banded Swallowtail
A medium-large swallowtail with dark brown-black wings bearing a broad pale greenish-yellow band across both forewings and hindwings. The hindwings have a short, spatula-shaped tail.
Did You Know?
Males often gather in large numbers at muddy puddles to obtain dissolved minerals, a behavior known as mud-puddling.