African Sapphire vs Great Spangled Fritillary
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | African Sapphire | Great Spangled Fritillary |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Iolaus iulus | Speyeria cybele |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 30-40 mm wingspan | 62-88 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Sub-Saharan Africa | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
African Sapphire
Brilliant sapphire-blue upper wings with a dark margin and twin tails on hindwings. Found in African woodlands and forest edges.
Did You Know?
Larvae feed exclusively inside mistletoe fruits, making them almost invisible to predators.
Great Spangled Fritillary
Large orange butterfly with heavy black markings and silver spots on the hindwing underside. Common across much of North America.
Did You Know?
Newly hatched caterpillars do not eat until the following spring after overwintering.