Bee Chafer vs Japanese Spicebush Swallowtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bee Chafer | Japanese Spicebush Swallowtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trichius rosaceus | Papilio protenor |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 9-13mm | 80-120 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Gardens | Gardens |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | East Asia, Japan/Korea |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Bee Chafer
A furry bumblebee-mimicking flower beetle with yellow and black bands. Visits roses and other garden flowers.
Did You Know?
So convincingly mimics a bumblebee that many people refuse to pick it up, believing it will sting.
Japanese Spicebush Swallowtail
A striking all-black swallowtail known as 'kuro-ageha' in Japanese. The hindwings have subtle red and blue markings. Common in wooded areas and gardens across Japan and Korea.
Did You Know?
The caterpillars of this species have a remarkable snake-mimicry defense, with large eyespots on their thorax that resemble a snake's head.