Common Green Capsid vs Socotra Island Blue Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Green Capsid | Socotra Island Blue Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lygocoris pabulinus | Azanus socotranus |
| Order | Hemiptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Miridae | Lycaenidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 20-25 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Orchards | Heathland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Socotra Island |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Common Green Capsid
A bright green mirid bug that is a common pest of fruit trees and currants in Europe. It causes russeting and distortion of developing fruits. The adults are uniformly green and blend well with foliage.
Did You Know?
Damage caused to apple fruitlets in spring results in characteristic corky scars on mature apples, downgrading them from premium sale quality.
Socotra Island Blue Butterfly
A small blue butterfly endemic to Socotra Island in the Indian Ocean. Males have bright blue upperwings while females are brown.
Did You Know?
Socotra's extreme isolation has produced many unique species found nowhere else on Earth.