Southern Dogface vs Parasitic Bee Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Southern Dogface | Parasitic Bee Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Zerene cesonia | Winthemia rufopicta |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Tachinidae |
| Size | 46-64 mm wingspan | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | North America, Central America, South America | North America, Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Southern Dogface
Yellow butterfly with a pointed forewing showing a poodle-dog-face pattern in black. Males have a warm orange flush on the upper wing surface.
Did You Know?
The forewing markings form a recognizable dog face profile when the wings are spread open.
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.