Jamides celeno vs Small Heath Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Jamides celeno | Small Heath Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Jamides celeno | Coenonympha pamphilus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 25-35 mm wingspan | 26-33 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Gardens | Grasslands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | South Asia, Southeast Asia | Europe, North Africa, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Jamides celeno
Small pale blue butterfly with white-striped underside and orange-crowned eyespots near the tail. Common in tropical Asian gardens.
Did You Know?
Its common name, Common Cerulean, comes from the vivid sky-blue of the male's upper wings.
Small Heath Butterfly
A small, plain orange-brown butterfly that always rests with its wings closed. It is one of the most widespread grassland butterflies in Europe.
Did You Know?
It never opens its wings when at rest, always keeping the underwing eyespot visible as a predator deflection.