Black-shouldered Spinyleg vs Scarce Copper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black-shouldered Spinyleg | Scarce Copper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dromogomphus spinosus | Lycaena virgaureae |
| Order | Odonata | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Gomphidae | Lycaenidae |
| Size | 60-70 mm | 30-38 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Mountains |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Europe, temperate Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Black-shouldered Spinyleg
A large, elegant clubtail with distinctive spiny hind legs and black shoulder stripes. It perches conspicuously on rocks and logs along streams.
Did You Know?
The spiny projections on its hind legs form a basket used to scoop prey out of the air.
Scarce Copper
A brilliant fiery-orange butterfly with black-spotted forewings, the male being one of the most intensely coloured European butterflies. Females are more subdued with brown-spotted orange wings.
Did You Know?
Males are so brilliantly orange they can be spotted from over 50 metres away in sunlit meadows.