Green Hairstreak vs Lime-speck Pug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Green Hairstreak | Lime-speck Pug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Callophrys rubi | Eupithecia centaureata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Geometridae |
| Size | Wingspan 26-34mm | 19-23 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Heathland | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, Africa | Europe, Asia |
| 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.
Lime-speck Pug
A small whitish moth with a distinctive dark spot on each forewing. One of the most widespread pug moths. Larvae feed on flowers of many plant species.
Did You Know?
One of the most polyphagous pug moths, with larvae recorded on the flowers of over 50 plant families.