Malagasy Blue Butterfly vs Helicopter Dragonfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Malagasy Blue Butterfly | Helicopter Dragonfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leptomyrina phidias | Mecistogaster linearis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Pseudostigmatidae |
| Size | 25-30 mm wingspan | 80 mm body, 100 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Madagascar | Central America, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Malagasy Blue Butterfly
A small butterfly with brilliant blue upperwings in males and more subdued brown in females. The underwing surface has fine dark streaks on a silvery white background.
Did You Know?
The caterpillars are unusual among lycaenids in feeding on lichens rather than the more typical ants or plant tissue.
Helicopter Dragonfly
A forest giant damselfly that plucks spiders from their webs while hovering.
Did You Know?
Females oviposit into water-filled bromeliads and tree holes in the canopy.