Brown Argus vs Japanese Luehdorfia
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Brown Argus | Japanese Luehdorfia |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aricia agestis | Luehdorfia japonica |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 25-31 mm wingspan | 45-55 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Woodlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, western Asia, North Africa | Japan (Honshu) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Brown Argus
A small chocolate-brown butterfly with a row of bright orange crescent-shaped spots around the wing margins. Despite its brown color, it belongs to the blue butterfly subfamily.
Did You Know?
It has expanded its range northward in Britain in recent decades, likely in response to climate warming.
Japanese Luehdorfia
A rare spring-flying swallowtail butterfly endemic to Japan. Named 'spring goddess' in Japanese. Has declined severely due to habitat loss and deer browsing on its food plants.
Did You Know?
Called 'gifu-cho' (Gifu butterfly) in Japanese and considered a symbol of spring in Japanese culture.