Streamlined Backswimmer vs Apollo Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Streamlined Backswimmer | Apollo Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Notonecta irrorata | Parnassius apollo |
| Order | Hemiptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Notonectidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 10-13 mm | 62-86 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Mountains |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Mountain ranges of Europe and central Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
Streamlined Backswimmer
A pale backswimmer with mottled wings found in still and slow-moving waters across North America. Like other backswimmers, it hangs just below the water surface film waiting for prey vibrations. It is a strong underwater swimmer.
Did You Know?
It senses prey by detecting surface water vibrations with specialized sensory hairs on its legs, effectively turning the water surface into a detection web.
Apollo Butterfly
A large white butterfly with translucent wings bearing red and black eyespots, found on mountain slopes. It is one of Europe's most iconic and threatened montane species.
Did You Know?
After mating, the male deposits a waxy plug called a sphragis on the female to prevent rival matings.