Wasp Beetle vs Zebra Longwing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Wasp Beetle | Zebra Longwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Clytus arietis | Heliconius charithonia |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 7-14 mm | 72-100 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Pollen Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | North America, Central America, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Wasp Beetle
A longhorn beetle with yellow and black banding that mimics a common wasp. It even moves in a jerky, wasp-like manner.
Did You Know?
It is completely harmless but its convincing wasp mimicry deters most predators.
Zebra Longwing
A neotropical butterfly with elongated jet-black wings bearing bold pale yellow stripes. It is unusual among butterflies for feeding on pollen in addition to nectar.
Did You Know?
This butterfly can digest pollen by dissolving it with saliva on its proboscis, providing amino acids that allow adults to live six months or longer.