Lotis Blue Butterfly vs Rothschild's Silkmoth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lotis Blue Butterfly | Rothschild's Silkmoth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lycaeides argyrognomon lotis | Rothschildia jacobaeae |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Saturniidae |
| Size | 2-2.5 cm wingspan | 100-150 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Heathland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | United States | Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay |
| Conservation | Critically Endangered | Not Evaluated |
Lotis Blue Butterfly
A small blue butterfly historically found in sphagnum bog habitats in coastal Mendocino County, California. It has not been seen since 1983.
Did You Know?
Despite extensive searches, no living individuals have been found in over 40 years.
Rothschild's Silkmoth
A large silkmoth with reddish-brown wings featuring bold triangular translucent patches. Each wing also bears a crescent-shaped eyespot.
Did You Know?
The clear windows in its wings are completely scaleless, which is unusual since moth wings are normally covered in thousands of scales.