Arctic Tiger Moth vs Canary Islands Blue Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Arctic Tiger Moth | Canary Islands Blue Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Grammia quenseli | Cyclyrius webbianus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Erebidae | Lycaenidae |
| Size | 34-44 mm wingspan | 22-28 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Tundra & Arctic | Heathland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Scandinavia, Arctic Russia, Alaska, northern Canada, alpine Europe | Canary Islands |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Arctic Tiger Moth
A striking moth with black and cream striped forewings and orange-red hindwings with black spots. The hairy caterpillar is black with reddish bands. Adults are active during the brief Arctic and alpine summer.
Did You Know?
The caterpillar's dark coloration allows it to bask in the sun and raise its body temperature well above the ambient Arctic air temperature.
Canary Islands Blue Butterfly
A small endemic blue butterfly found on the Canary Islands. Males have bright violet-blue upperwings and females are browner.
Did You Know?
It is the only representative of its genus and is entirely restricted to the Canary archipelago.