Karner Blue vs Green Silver-lines
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Karner Blue | Green Silver-lines |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Plebejus samuelis | Pseudoips prasinana |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Nolidae |
| Size | 22-28 mm wingspan | 33-40 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Great Lakes and northeastern United States | Europe, temperate Asia |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Karner Blue
A tiny bright blue butterfly with orange crescents on the hindwing underside that depends entirely on wild lupine. It is a federally endangered species in the United States.
Did You Know?
It was first described by novelist Vladimir Nabokov, who was also a serious lepidopterist at Harvard's Museum of Comparative Zoology.
Green Silver-lines
A vivid bright-green moth with three diagonal white or silver lines across each forewing. It is one of the most beautiful small moths encountered at light traps.
Did You Know?
Unlike most green moths, its colour is relatively stable and does not fade quickly in museum collections.