Beautiful Snout vs Provence Short-tailed Blue
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Beautiful Snout | Provence Short-tailed Blue |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hypena crassalis | Cupido alcetas |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Erebidae | Lycaenidae |
| Size | 30-36 mm wingspan | 22-28 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Heathland | Grasslands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Central and southern Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Beautiful Snout
A moth with long palps forming a snout-like projection and warm purple-brown wings crossed by pale lines. It is associated exclusively with bilberry on acidic heathlands.
Did You Know?
Its elongated mouthparts give it the appearance of having a beak, unique among British moths.
Provence Short-tailed Blue
One of Europe's smallest butterflies with violet-blue males and dark brown females. It lacks the tail projection of its close relative the short-tailed blue.
Did You Know?
Males gather in large puddle clubs on damp ground to drink mineral-rich water.