Small Apollo vs Twin-spot Centurion
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Small Apollo | Twin-spot Centurion |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Parnassius phoebus | Sargus bipunctatus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Stratiomyidae |
| Size | 50-60 mm wingspan | 8-13 mm |
| Habitat | Meadows | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Central Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Small Apollo
A high-altitude alpine butterfly with translucent white wings bearing small red and black spots. It flies weakly over alpine meadows and scree slopes above the treeline.
Did You Know?
It only occurs above the treeline in the Alps and is one of Europe's highest-altitude butterflies.
Twin-spot Centurion
A metallic bronze-green soldier fly with two characteristic pale spots on the frons. It is one of the most common stratiomyids in Europe, found basking on ivy flowers in autumn.
Did You Know?
It is one of the last flies to be active in autumn, still visiting ivy flowers well into November.