Copper Jewel vs Mariana Eight-spot Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Copper Jewel | Mariana Eight-spot Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hypochrysops ignitus | Hypolimnas octocula marianensis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 28-34 mm wingspan | 5-7 cm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Australia | United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
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.
Mariana Eight-spot Butterfly
A butterfly subspecies endemic to the Mariana Islands in the western Pacific. It has suffered from habitat destruction and invasive species.
Did You Know?
The brown tree snake, an invasive predator, has devastated many native species on Guam including this butterfly.