African Bush Brown Butterfly vs Miami Blue
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | African Bush Brown Butterfly | Miami Blue |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bicyclus anynana | Cyclargus thomasi bethunebakeri |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Lycaenidae |
| Size | 35-45 mm wingspan | 2-2.5 cm wingspan |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda) | United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Critically Endangered |
African Bush Brown Butterfly
A small brown butterfly with prominent eyespots on the wing undersides that vary seasonally. Wet season forms have large conspicuous eyespots while dry season forms have reduced markings.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most studied butterflies in evolutionary developmental biology, used extensively as a model for understanding how eyespot patterns evolve.
Miami Blue
A small blue butterfly once common throughout coastal South Florida. It is now restricted to a few islands in the Florida Keys.
Did You Know?
Hurricane Andrew in 1992 devastated much of its remaining habitat, accelerating its decline.