Canary Islands Blue Butterfly vs Processionary Caterpillar Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Canary Islands Blue Butterfly | Processionary Caterpillar Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cyclyrius webbianus | Ochrogaster lunifer |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Notodontidae |
| Size | 22-28 mm wingspan | 35-45 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Heathland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Canary Islands | Australia, Oceania |
| 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.
Processionary Caterpillar Moth
A moth whose caterpillars are famous for travelling in long, nose-to-tail processions through the Australian bush. The larvae are covered in irritating hairs that can cause severe allergic reactions in humans.
Did You Know?
Processions of caterpillars can stretch for metres and contain hundreds of individuals following a silk trail left by the leader.