Red Lacewing vs Parasitic Bee Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red Lacewing | Parasitic Bee Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cethosia biblis | Winthemia rufopicta |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Tachinidae |
| Size | 80-95 mm wingspan | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Myanmar, Vietnam) | North America, Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Red Lacewing
A large butterfly with brilliant red-orange wings boldly bordered in black and white. The underside features an elaborate network of red, white, and black in a striking lacework pattern.
Did You Know?
The caterpillars are gregarious and covered in branching spines that deliver a mild sting, providing collective defense against predators.
Parasitic Bee Fly
A medium-sized tachinid fly that parasitizes armyworm caterpillars and other crop pest larvae. It is found across multiple continents.
Did You Know?
Females deposit multiple larvae on a single caterpillar but only one typically survives to maturity.