Juniper Hairstreak vs Clipper Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Juniper Hairstreak | Clipper Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Callophrys gryneus | Parthenos sylvia |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 22-30 mm wingspan | 90-110 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern and central United States wherever red cedar grows | Southeast Asia (Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Myanmar, Vietnam) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Juniper Hairstreak
A small green hairstreak butterfly with intricate white line patterns on its hindwing underside. Its bright green underside provides camouflage among cedar foliage.
Did You Know?
Its caterpillar perfectly matches the green of cedar foliage and is nearly impossible to spot among the needles.
Clipper Butterfly
A powerful gliding butterfly with broad wings marked in pale blue-green, brown, and white. It has a distinctive sailing flight style, gliding on stiffly held wings between trees.
Did You Know?
It exists in multiple color forms across its range, with wing colors varying from bluish-green to honey-brown in different regions.