Alpine Plant Bug vs Long-tailed Blue
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Alpine Plant Bug | Long-tailed Blue |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lygus punctatus | Lampides boeticus |
| Order | Hemiptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Miridae | Lycaenidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm body length | 24-34 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Mountains | Underground |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Alps, Northern Asia | Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Alpine Plant Bug
A small, variable plant bug found on alpine flowers and herbs. It feeds on plant sap and developing seeds.
Did You Know?
It can change color depending on the flowers it feeds upon.
Long-tailed Blue
A small pale violet-blue butterfly with thin hairlike tails on the hindwings and prominent false eyespots near them. It is one of the most widespread butterflies in the world.
Did You Know?
The false head pattern on the hindwing tails tricks predators into attacking the wrong end of the butterfly.