Atlas Blue Butterfly vs Grizzled Skipper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Atlas Blue Butterfly | Grizzled Skipper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Polyommatus atlanticus | Pyrgus malvae |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Hesperiidae |
| Size | 25-32 mm wingspan | 23-29 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Grasslands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Africa | Europe, temperate Asia |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern (declining in northern range) |
Atlas Blue Butterfly
A small blue butterfly restricted to high-altitude cedar forests in Morocco.
Did You Know?
It survives at elevations above 1800 meters in North Africa.
Grizzled Skipper
A tiny butterfly with dark brown wings chequered with white spots, resembling a small moth. It basks with wings spread flat in sheltered spots on warm spring days.
Did You Know?
Its caterpillar lives inside a tiny tent made by folding and silk-binding the edge of a leaf.