Canary Islands Blue Butterfly vs Sloe Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Canary Islands Blue Butterfly | Sloe Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cyclyrius webbianus | Dolycoris baccarum |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Pentatomidae |
| Size | 22-28 mm wingspan | 10-12 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Seed Feeders |
| 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.
Sloe Bug
A medium-sized, purplish-brown shield bug with distinctive black and white banded antennae and a hairy body. It is common across Europe and feeds on a wide range of plants including sloe, hawthorn, and raspberry. The body has a dense covering of fine hairs.
Did You Know?
It is one of the hairiest shield bugs in Europe, covered in a dense fur of fine hairs that gives it a distinctly fuzzy appearance under magnification.