Canary Islands Blue Butterfly vs Thread-winged Antlion Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Canary Islands Blue Butterfly | Thread-winged Antlion Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cyclyrius webbianus | Croce filipennis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Nemopteridae |
| Size | 22-28 mm wingspan | 15-20 mm forewing; hindwings up to 80 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Predators |
| Regions | Canary Islands | Southern Africa |
| 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.
Thread-winged Antlion Lacewing
A bizarre nemopterid with extremely long, thread-like hindwings. Males have hindwings that can be several times their body length.
Did You Know?
Its hindwings can be four times longer than the forewings, trailing behind like fine threads.