Dark-edged Bee-fly vs Australian Painted Lady
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dark-edged Bee-fly | Australian Painted Lady |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bombylius major discolor | Vanessa kershawi |
| Order | Diptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Bombyliidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 8-12mm | 4-5 cm wingspan |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Asia | Australia, New Zealand |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Dark-edged Bee-fly
A subspecies of the bee-fly with slightly different wing patterning found in eastern populations.
Did You Know?
Hovers at spring flowers with its long rigid proboscis extended, looking remarkably like a furry hummingbird.
Australian Painted Lady
An orange, black, and white butterfly closely related to the cosmopolitan painted lady. It undertakes seasonal migrations across southeastern Australia.
Did You Know?
Millions migrate northward in autumn in one of Australia's most impressive insect movements.