Familiar Bluet vs Silvery Blue
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Familiar Bluet | Silvery Blue |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Enallagma civile | Glaucopsyche lygdamus |
| Order | Odonata | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Coenagrionidae | Lycaenidae |
| Size | 28-37 mm | 22-30 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Meadows |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Familiar Bluet
One of the most common and widespread bluet damselflies in North America. Males are bright blue with black markings on the upper abdomen.
Did You Know?
It is the most frequently encountered damselfly species across most of the United States.
Silvery Blue
A small silvery-blue butterfly with a neat row of round black spots ringed in white on the grey underside. It is one of the first blue butterflies to emerge in spring.
Did You Know?
The larvae are frequently attended by ants, which protect them in exchange for sugary honeydew secretions.