Eighty-eight Butterfly vs Karner Blue
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Eighty-eight Butterfly | Karner Blue |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diaethria clymena | Plebejus samuelis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Lycaenidae |
| Size | Wingspan 30-40mm | 22-28 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | South America | Great Lakes and northeastern United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Eighty-eight Butterfly
A small butterfly with striking black and white markings on its underwings that clearly spell out the number 88 or 89.
Did You Know?
The number 88 pattern on its wings is so precise that it appears to have been printed making it one of the most photographed butterflies.
Karner Blue
A tiny bright blue butterfly with orange crescents on the hindwing underside that depends entirely on wild lupine. It is a federally endangered species in the United States.
Did You Know?
It was first described by novelist Vladimir Nabokov, who was also a serious lepidopterist at Harvard's Museum of Comparative Zoology.