Figure of Eight Moth vs Socotra Island Blue Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Figure of Eight Moth | Socotra Island Blue Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diloba caeruleocephala | Azanus socotranus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Lycaenidae |
| Size | 35-40 mm wingspan | 20-25 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Orchards | Heathland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, western Asia | Socotra Island |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Figure of Eight Moth
Named for the figure-of-eight marking on its grey forewing, this autumn-flying moth is often found at ivy blossom. Its caterpillar is blue-grey with yellow stripes.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few moths that flies and breeds in late autumn when most species have already ended their season.
Socotra Island Blue Butterfly
A small blue butterfly endemic to Socotra Island in the Indian Ocean. Males have bright blue upperwings while females are brown.
Did You Know?
Socotra's extreme isolation has produced many unique species found nowhere else on Earth.