Pacific Cuckoo Wasp vs Blue Mormon
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pacific Cuckoo Wasp | Blue Mormon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysis pellucidula | Papilio polymnestor |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Chrysididae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 6-10 mm | 120-150 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Heathland | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Western North America | South Asia (India, Sri Lanka) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Pacific Cuckoo Wasp
A brightly metallic cuckoo wasp with green-blue head and thorax and a coppery red abdomen. It parasitizes solitary mason bees and wasps in the western US.
Did You Know?
It times its nest infiltration perfectly, sneaking in while the host wasp is away collecting provisions.
Blue Mormon
A large, spectacular swallowtail butterfly with deep black wings overlaid with brilliant blue bands. It is one of the largest butterflies in India and the state butterfly of Maharashtra.
Did You Know?
The Blue Mormon is the state butterfly of Maharashtra and is protected under Indian wildlife law in certain states.