Sweat Bee Stylops vs Priamus Birdwing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sweat Bee Stylops | Priamus Birdwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stylops nevinsoni | Ornithoptera priamus |
| Order | Strepsiptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Stylopidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 2.0-3.0 mm (males) | 120-190 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Parasites | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Oceania (Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, northern Australia) |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Sweat Bee Stylops
A strepsipteran endoparasite of Andrena bees in the British Isles. Parasitized bees emerge earlier than unparasitized individuals.
Did You Know?
Infected bees emerge from hibernation earlier in spring, which helps the strepsipteran synchronize its mating season.
Priamus Birdwing
A large and variable birdwing butterfly found across Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, and parts of northern Australia. Males display vivid green and black wings. It is the most widespread species in the genus Ornithoptera.
Did You Know?
This species shows extraordinary colour variation across its range, with over 100 subspecies described from different islands.