Phasia Tachinid vs Common Crow Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Phasia Tachinid | Common Crow Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phasia hemiptera | Euploea core |
| Order | Diptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Tachinidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 85-95 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Heathland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | South Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Phasia Tachinid
A parasitic fly with distinctive dark-tipped wings that parasitizes shieldbug species. Males have broader wings than females. Adults visit flowers for nectar.
Did You Know?
Larvae develop inside living shieldbugs, eventually consuming and killing their hosts.
Common Crow Butterfly
Dark brown wings with rows of white marginal spots. Highly toxic due to alkaloids sequestered from its larval food plants.
Did You Know?
Males form large aggregations during the dry season, sometimes numbering in the millions.