Blue Shieldbug vs Green Hairstreak
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blue Shieldbug | Green Hairstreak |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Zicrona caerulea | Callophrys rubi |
| Order | Hemiptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Pentatomidae | Lycaenidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | Wingspan 26-34mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Heathland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Europe, Asia, Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Blue Shieldbug
A metallic blue-green predatory stink bug found across Europe and Asia. It specializes in hunting flea beetles and other small chrysomelid beetles on low vegetation.
Did You Know?
It is one of the very few stink bugs in Europe with a brilliant metallic blue sheen, making it unmistakable.
Green Hairstreak
A small butterfly with plain brown uppersides but stunning iridescent green undersides. It always rests with wings closed showing only the green underside.
Did You Know?
It is the only green butterfly in Britain and its color comes from photonic crystals in the wing scales not pigment.