Cuban Pygmy Blue Butterfly vs Bordered White
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cuban Pygmy Blue Butterfly | Bordered White |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Brephidium exilis thompsoni | Bupalus piniaria |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Geometridae |
| Size | 12-18 mm wingspan | 32-40 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Cuba, Caribbean | Europe, temperate Asia |
| 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.
Bordered White
A sexually dimorphic moth where males are white with brown borders and females are orange-brown. It is one of the most important defoliators of pine forests in Europe.
Did You Know?
Major outbreaks can defoliate thousands of hectares of pine forest in a single season.