African Blue Emperor vs Scarce Copper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | African Blue Emperor | Scarce Copper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anax speratus | Lycaena virgaureae |
| Order | Odonata | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Aeshnidae | Lycaenidae |
| Size | 65-78 mm | 30-38 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Mountains |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Africa | Europe, temperate Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
African Blue Emperor
A large, powerful dragonfly widespread across sub-Saharan Africa. Males have a bright blue abdomen and green thorax similar to the European emperor.
Did You Know?
It is Africa's ecological equivalent of the European Blue Emperor, filling the same niche.
Scarce Copper
A brilliant fiery-orange butterfly with black-spotted forewings, the male being one of the most intensely coloured European butterflies. Females are more subdued with brown-spotted orange wings.
Did You Know?
Males are so brilliantly orange they can be spotted from over 50 metres away in sunlit meadows.