Common Green Capsid vs Zanzibar Blue Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Green Capsid | Zanzibar Blue Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lygocoris pabulinus | Uranothauma crawshayi |
| Order | Hemiptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Miridae | Lycaenidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 25-30 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Orchards | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Zanzibar, East African coast |
| 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.
Zanzibar Blue Butterfly
A delicate blue butterfly found on Zanzibar and coastal East Africa. Males have shimmering blue upperwings while females are brown.
Did You Know?
Larvae are tended by ants that protect them in exchange for honeydew secretions.