Common Euphaedra vs Holly Blue
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Euphaedra | Holly Blue |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Euphaedra medon | Celastrina argiolus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Lycaenidae |
| Size | 55-70 mm wingspan | 26-34 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Underground |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | West Africa (Nigeria, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Sierra Leone, Liberia) | Europe, North Africa, Asia, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Common Euphaedra
A forest-dwelling butterfly with deep orange-brown wings and distinctive blue-purple iridescent bands. It is one of the most commonly encountered Euphaedra species in West Africa. Males and females differ significantly in pattern.
Did You Know?
Over 200 species of Euphaedra exist in Africa, making it one of the most species-rich butterfly genera on the continent.
Holly Blue
Pale silvery-blue butterfly with small black dots on the underside. Alternates between holly and ivy as host plants between spring and summer broods.
Did You Know?
Population numbers cycle dramatically every few years due to a parasitic wasp that tracks its abundance.