Holly Blue vs Question Mark Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Holly Blue | Question Mark Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Celastrina argiolus | Polygonia interrogationis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 26-34 mm wingspan | 45-76 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Woodlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, North Africa, Asia, North America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Holly Blue
Pale silvery-blue butterfly with small black dots on the underside. Alternates between holly and ivy as host plants between spring and summer broods.
Did You Know?
Population numbers cycle dramatically every few years due to a parasitic wasp that tracks its abundance.
Question Mark Butterfly
Orange butterfly with dark spots and irregular wing margins. A silvery question-mark shape on the underside of the hindwing gives it its name.
Did You Know?
It rarely visits flowers, preferring to feed on fermenting fruit, sap, and animal dung.