Large Turkey Louse vs Coral Hairstreak
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large Turkey Louse | Coral Hairstreak |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chelopistes meleagridis | Satyrium titus |
| Order | Phthiraptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Philopteridae | Lycaenidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 25-32 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | North America, Europe | Southern Canada and most of the United States except the deep south |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Large Turkey Louse
The largest louse found on domestic turkeys, feeding on feather material. It prefers the breast and thigh feathers of its host.
Did You Know?
Benjamin Franklin studied this louse while advocating for the turkey as America's national bird.
Coral Hairstreak
A tailless hairstreak butterfly with a row of bright coral-red spots along the hindwing margin. Its brown wings lack the delicate tails typical of other hairstreaks.
Did You Know?
Unlike most hairstreaks, it completely lacks tail-like extensions on its hindwings.