Large Copper Butterfly vs Cuban Clear-winged Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large Copper Butterfly | Cuban Clear-winged Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lycaena dispar | Carmenta bassiformis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Sesiidae |
| Size | 33-40 mm wingspan | 20-30 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Cuba |
| 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.
Cuban Clear-winged Moth
A wasp-mimicking moth found in Cuba with transparent wings. Its narrow body and buzzing flight closely resemble a small wasp.
Did You Know?
Its near-perfect wasp mimicry deters birds and other visual predators.