Apollo Butterfly vs Scarce Blue-tailed Damselfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Apollo Butterfly | Scarce Blue-tailed Damselfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Parnassius apollo | Ischnura pumilio |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Papilionidae | Coenagrionidae |
| Size | 62-86 mm wingspan | 26-31 mm body length |
| Habitat | Mountains | Wetlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Mountain ranges of Europe and central Asia | Western Europe, Central Europe, Southern Europe |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
Apollo Butterfly
A large white butterfly with translucent wings bearing red and black eyespots, found on mountain slopes. It is one of Europe's most iconic and threatened montane species.
Did You Know?
After mating, the male deposits a waxy plug called a sphragis on the female to prevent rival matings.
Scarce Blue-tailed Damselfly
One of Europe's smallest damselflies, with a black body and a single blue segment near the tail tip. Females come in a remarkable variety of colour forms.
Did You Know?
It specialises in colonising new and temporary water bodies that other dragonflies avoid.