South American Swallowtail vs Painted Mining Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | South American Swallowtail | Painted Mining Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Heraclides thoas | Andrena fucata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Andrenidae |
| Size | 100-130 mm wingspan | 10-13 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Woodlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Brazil, Argentina, Central America, southern United States | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
South American Swallowtail
A large swallowtail butterfly with black wings bearing bright yellow band patterns and prominent tail extensions. It is a strong, rapid flier.
Did You Know?
When threatened, its caterpillar extends a bright orange forked organ called an osmeterium that releases a foul smell.
Painted Mining Bee
A handsome spring bee with a red-brown thorax and banded abdomen. It is common in woodland clearings and gardens across Europe.
Did You Know?
It is a favourite host of the cuckoo bee Nomada flava, which lays eggs in its nest burrows.