Green Hairstreak vs Brazilian Skipper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Green Hairstreak | Brazilian Skipper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Callophrys rubi | Calpodes ethlius |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Hesperiidae |
| Size | Wingspan 26-34mm | 45-55 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Heathland | Wetlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, Africa | Southern United States through Central America and South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Green Hairstreak
A small butterfly with plain brown uppersides but stunning iridescent green undersides. It always rests with wings closed showing only the green underside.
Did You Know?
It is the only green butterfly in Britain and its color comes from photonic crystals in the wing scales not pigment.
Brazilian Skipper
A robust brown skipper butterfly with translucent white spots on the forewings. Its larvae build leaf shelters on canna lily plants.
Did You Know?
Its caterpillars are sometimes called canna leafrollers because they roll and silk-tie canna leaves into tube-shaped shelters.