Greenland Copper vs Achilles Morpho
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Greenland Copper | Achilles Morpho |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lycaena phlaeas polaris | Morpho achilles |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 22-28 mm wingspan | 95-120 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Tundra & Arctic | Forests |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Greenland, Iceland, Arctic Scandinavia | Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil, Bolivia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Greenland Copper
The Arctic subspecies of the small copper butterfly, smaller and darker than its temperate counterparts. The forewings are bright copper-orange with dark spots. It is one of few butterflies found in southern Greenland.
Did You Know?
The Greenland population is believed to have survived the last Ice Age in a coastal refugium, making it a true glacial relict.
Achilles Morpho
A medium-sized morpho with a bright blue band across dark brown-black wings. It flies rapidly through the forest understory in a distinctive bobbing pattern.
Did You Know?
Its blue band appears to flash on and off as it flies, because the brown undersides show with each wingbeat.