Canary Islands Blue Butterfly vs Waterlily Borer Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Canary Islands Blue Butterfly | Waterlily Borer Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cyclyrius webbianus | Elophila gyralis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Crambidae |
| Size | 22-28 mm wingspan | 18-24 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Heathland | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Canary Islands | Eastern North America |
| 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.
Waterlily Borer Moth
A small pale brown moth with wavy dark lines across its wings. Its larvae are aquatic, living underwater in cases made from fragments of waterlily leaves.
Did You Know?
The larvae breathe underwater using modified gills and never surface until they are ready to pupate.