Arrowhead Spiketail vs Cuban Pygmy Blue Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Arrowhead Spiketail | Cuban Pygmy Blue Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cordulegaster obliqua | Brephidium exilis thompsoni |
| Order | Odonata | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Cordulegastridae | Lycaenidae |
| Size | 70-80 mm | 12-18 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Cuba, Caribbean |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Arrowhead Spiketail
A large spiketail dragonfly with arrowhead-shaped yellow markings along its dark abdomen. It is found along seepage-fed streams in eastern North American forests.
Did You Know?
Females can insert eggs directly into hard-packed stream gravel using their spike-like ovipositor.
Cuban Pygmy Blue Butterfly
One of the smallest butterflies in the world, found in Cuba and the Caribbean. Its wingspan barely exceeds 15 mm.
Did You Know?
It is so tiny that it is often mistaken for a small moth or fly.