Cuban Pygmy Blue Butterfly vs Two-toothed Goldenring
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cuban Pygmy Blue Butterfly | Two-toothed Goldenring |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Brephidium exilis thompsoni | Cordulegaster bidentata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Cordulegastridae |
| Size | 12-18 mm wingspan | 70-80 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Mountains |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Cuba, Caribbean | Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Near Threatened |
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.
Two-toothed Goldenring
A large, dark goldenring dragonfly of central European mountain streams. It is distinguished from other goldenrings by two tooth-like projections on the occipital triangle.
Did You Know?
Its larvae develop in tiny trickles of spring water no wider than a hand, unlike most large dragonflies.