Copper Jewel vs Australian Lace Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Copper Jewel | Australian Lace Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hypochrysops ignitus | Froggattia olivinia |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Tingidae |
| Size | 28-34 mm wingspan | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Australia | Australia, Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Copper Jewel
Brilliant coppery-orange upper wings with iridescent purple-blue reflections. One of Australia's most striking lycaenid butterflies.
Did You Know?
Caterpillars are attended by meat ants that protect them in exchange for sugary secretions.
Australian Lace Bug
A small sap-sucking bug that infests eucalyptus trees, producing unsightly black sooty mould on leaves. It has intricately patterned lace-like wing extensions that give the family its common name.
Did You Know?
Female lace bugs guard their eggs and young nymphs, a rare example of parental care in true bugs.