Malagasy Blue Butterfly vs Sachem Skipper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Malagasy Blue Butterfly | Sachem Skipper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leptomyrina phidias | Atalopedes campestris |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Hesperiidae |
| Size | 25-30 mm wingspan | 25-36 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Grasslands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Madagascar | Throughout the United States, more common in the south |
| 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.
Sachem Skipper
A small tawny-orange skipper with a distinctive large dark patch on the male's forewing. Females are darker with more mottled patterns.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most abundant skippers on American lawns, thriving in mowed Bermuda grass.