Golden-belted Tachinid vs Priamus Birdwing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Golden-belted Tachinid | Priamus Birdwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ectophasia crassipennis | Ornithoptera priamus |
| Order | Diptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Tachinidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 6-10 mm | 120-190 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Parasites | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Oceania (Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, northern Australia) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Golden-belted Tachinid
A colorful parasitic fly with golden-yellow markings and dark wing patches. Parasitizes shieldbugs and stink bugs. Often seen on umbellifer flowers.
Did You Know?
The conspicuous wing markings may be involved in mating displays among the otherwise cryptic tachinid flies.
Priamus Birdwing
A large and variable birdwing butterfly found across Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, and parts of northern Australia. Males display vivid green and black wings. It is the most widespread species in the genus Ornithoptera.
Did You Know?
This species shows extraordinary colour variation across its range, with over 100 subspecies described from different islands.