Madeiran Large White vs Lotis Blue Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Madeiran Large White | Lotis Blue Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pieris brassicae wollastoni | Lycaeides argyrognomon lotis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Lycaenidae |
| Size | 5-6 cm wingspan | 2-2.5 cm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Portugal | United States |
| Conservation | Critically Endangered | Critically Endangered |
Madeiran Large White
A subspecies of the large white butterfly that was endemic to Madeira. It has not been reliably recorded since the 1970s and may be extinct.
Did You Know?
Pesticide use and introduced parasitoid wasps are believed to have driven it to the brink of extinction.
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.