Chalk Hill Blue vs Large Case Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Chalk Hill Blue | Large Case Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Polyommatus coridon | Metura elongatus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Psychidae |
| Size | Wingspan 33-40mm | Case up to 15 cm long; male moth 2-3 cm wingspan |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Chalk Hill Blue
A large blue butterfly with silvery-blue males and brown females. Restricted to chalk and limestone grasslands.
Did You Know?
Males have an ethereal silvery-blue tone unique among European butterflies, visible in large numbers on chalk hills.
Large Case Moth
A bagworm moth whose larva builds a distinctive silk case covered in sticks and leaves. The wingless female never leaves her case, while males are small dark moths.
Did You Know?
The wingless, legless adult female lives and dies inside her larval case after mating.