Heliconius Hecale Longwing vs Banded Hairstreak
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Heliconius Hecale Longwing | Banded Hairstreak |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Heliconius hecale | Satyrium calanus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Lycaenidae |
| Size | 70-85 mm wingspan | 25-32 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Woodlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Venezuela, Brazil) | Eastern United States and southeastern Canada |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Heliconius Hecale Longwing
A large Heliconius butterfly with black wings marked by broad orange and yellow patches. It is one of the most widespread species in the genus and is a participant in multiple mimicry rings. Adults are unusually long-lived for butterflies, surviving up to six months.
Did You Know?
It forms communal roosts of up to 30 individuals that return to the same branch every evening, providing safety in numbers.
Banded Hairstreak
A small dark brown butterfly with conspicuous bands of white-edged dark dashes on its hindwing underside. It has a short thin tail and a small orange spot near the tail.
Did You Know?
It rubs its hindwings together after landing, moving the tails to mimic antennae and trick predators into attacking the wrong end.