Coral Hairstreak vs White Admiral
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Coral Hairstreak | White Admiral |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Satyrium titus | Limenitis camilla |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 25-32 mm wingspan | 52-64 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southern Canada and most of the United States except the deep south | Europe, temperate Asia, Japan |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Coral Hairstreak
A tailless hairstreak butterfly with a row of bright coral-red spots along the hindwing margin. Its brown wings lack the delicate tails typical of other hairstreaks.
Did You Know?
Unlike most hairstreaks, it completely lacks tail-like extensions on its hindwings.
White Admiral
An elegant woodland butterfly with dark brown wings crossed by a broad white band, noted for its graceful gliding flight. It has expanded northward in Britain in recent decades.
Did You Know?
It has one of the most elegant flight patterns of any European butterfly, alternating glides with short wing beats.