Five-spotted Burnet vs Coral Hairstreak
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Five-spotted Burnet | Coral Hairstreak |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Zygaena trifolii | Satyrium titus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Zygaenidae | Lycaenidae |
| Size | Wingspan 30-38mm | 25-32 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Meadows | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Southern Canada and most of the United States except the deep south |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Five-spotted Burnet
A small day-flying moth with glossy blue-black forewings bearing five red spots and entirely red hindwings. It is found on damp meadows.
Did You Know?
It prefers damper habitats than the similar six-spot burnet and the two species rarely occur together.
Coral Hairstreak
A tailless hairstreak butterfly with a row of bright coral-red spots along the hindwing margin. Its brown wings lack the delicate tails typical of other hairstreaks.
Did You Know?
Unlike most hairstreaks, it completely lacks tail-like extensions on its hindwings.