Tangle-veined Fly vs Plain Tiger
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tangle-veined Fly | Plain Tiger |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nemestrina longirostris | Danaus chrysippus |
| Order | Diptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nemestrinidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 15-20 mm | Wingspan 70-80mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Herbivores |
| Regions | Africa | Africa, Asia, Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Tangle-veined Fly
A fly with an extraordinarily long proboscis for feeding from deep tubular flowers.
Did You Know?
Its proboscis can exceed its body length to reach nectar in long-tubed flowers.
Plain Tiger
An orange butterfly with black borders and white spots that is extremely widespread across Africa and Asia. It is toxic due to larval food plants.
Did You Know?
It is mimicked by multiple species of butterflies across its range including females of the Great Eggfly.