Glandon Blue vs Madagascan Tiger Moth

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Glandon Blue Madagascan Tiger Moth
Scientific Name Agriades glandon Radiarctia rhodesiana
Order Lepidoptera Lepidoptera
Family Lycaenidae Erebidae
Size 20-26 mm wingspan 40-55 mm wingspan
Habitat Mountains Forests
Diet Nectar Feeders Herbivores
Regions Alps, Pyrenees, Rocky Mountains Madagascar
Conservation Least Concern Not Evaluated

Glandon Blue

A tiny high-altitude blue butterfly with distinctive underside spotting. It flies close to the ground in exposed alpine habitats.

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Did You Know?

It has been recorded flying at over 3600 meters in the Alps.

Madagascan Tiger Moth

A colorful tiger moth found in Madagascar with orange and black wing patterns. It advertises its toxicity through bright aposematic coloring.

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Did You Know?

Adults produce ultrasonic clicks to jam bat echolocation and avoid predation.