Cuban Pygmy Blue Butterfly vs American Rubyspot
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cuban Pygmy Blue Butterfly | American Rubyspot |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Brephidium exilis thompsoni | Hetaerina americana |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Calopterygidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm wingspan | 40-50 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Cuba, Caribbean | North America, Central America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Cuban Pygmy Blue Butterfly
One of the smallest butterflies in the world, found in Cuba and the Caribbean. Its wingspan barely exceeds 15 mm.
Did You Know?
It is so tiny that it is often mistaken for a small moth or fly.
American Rubyspot
A graceful damselfly with brilliant ruby-red patches at the base of the wings in males. Its metallic red-bronze body gleams in sunlight along stream banks.
Did You Know?
Males aggressively defend stream territories, clashing with rivals by displaying their ruby wing patches.