Canary Islands Blue Butterfly vs Garden Carpet
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Canary Islands Blue Butterfly | Garden Carpet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cyclyrius webbianus | Xanthorhoe fluctuata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Geometridae |
| Size | 22-28 mm wingspan | 22-28 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Heathland | Gardens |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Canary Islands | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Canary Islands Blue Butterfly
A small endemic blue butterfly found on the Canary Islands. Males have bright violet-blue upperwings and females are browner.
Did You Know?
It is the only representative of its genus and is entirely restricted to the Canary archipelago.
Garden Carpet
A very common garden moth with variable grey and white patterning. Double-brooded with adults flying from April to October. Larvae feed on various cruciferous plants including garlic mustard.
Did You Know?
One of the most frequently recorded moths in garden moth traps across Britain.