Large Copper Butterfly vs Asiatic Rice Borer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large Copper Butterfly | Asiatic Rice Borer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lycaena dispar | Chilo suppressalis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Crambidae |
| Size | 33-40 mm wingspan | 20-28 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Asia, Southern Europe |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Not Evaluated |
Large Copper Butterfly
Once widespread across European wetlands, the English subspecies went extinct in the 1850s. Remaining populations are declining due to drainage of fens and marshes.
Did You Know?
The English subspecies of the large copper was one of the first British butterflies to go extinct — driven to extinction by drainage of the East Anglian fens in the 1850s.
Asiatic Rice Borer
A major pest of rice across Asia, where larvae bore into tillers and stems. Heavy infestations cause whiteheads and significant yield losses.
Did You Know?
It is one of the target pests for Bt rice varieties currently under development in China.