Cuban Pygmy Blue Butterfly vs Greenhouse Stone Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cuban Pygmy Blue Butterfly | Greenhouse Stone Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Brephidium exilis thompsoni | Tachycines asynamorus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Rhaphidophoridae |
| Size | 12-18 mm wingspan | 13-19mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Caves |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Cuba, Caribbean | Asia, Europe, North 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.
Greenhouse Stone Cricket
A pale brown cave cricket with enormously long antennae and hind legs. It is wingless with a humped thorax. Originally from East Asia, it now occurs in heated buildings worldwide.
Did You Know?
Its antennae can be three times its body length, helping it navigate in complete darkness.