Tailed Jay vs European Melittid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tailed Jay | European Melittid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Graphium agamemnon | Melitta leporina |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Melittidae |
| Size | Wingspan 80-100mm | 11-14 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Pollen Feeders |
| Regions | Asia, Oceania | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Tailed Jay
A fast-flying black swallowtail butterfly covered with spots of green or blue-green. It rarely settles and is constantly in motion.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few butterflies that flaps its wings even while feeding on flowers never fully stopping.
European Melittid
A medium-sized oligolectic bee that specializes on legume flowers, particularly alfalfa and clovers. It nests in the ground in sparsely vegetated areas.
Did You Know?
It is so efficient at collecting clover pollen that a single bee can visit over 1,000 florets in a single foraging trip.