Ilex Hairstreak vs Fiji Blue Spotted Crow
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ilex Hairstreak | Fiji Blue Spotted Crow |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Satyrium ilicis | Euploea tulliolus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 30-36 mm wingspan | 55-75 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Southern and central Europe, western Asia | Oceania (Fiji, Tonga, Samoa) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Ilex Hairstreak
A small dark brown butterfly with an orange band on the underside of its hindwings and a tiny tail projection. It is strongly associated with young oak growth and coppiced woodland.
Did You Know?
Despite its name suggesting holly (ilex), it feeds exclusively on oak and was misidentified when first described.
Fiji Blue Spotted Crow
A dark-winged butterfly with distinctive blue-white spotted margins, found in Fiji and other Pacific islands. It belongs to the milkweed butterfly group and has a slow, drifting flight. Larvae feed on plants containing toxic alkaloids.
Did You Know?
Like monarch butterflies, this species sequesters toxic chemicals from its larval food plants, making it distasteful to birds.