Marbled Minor vs Blue Pansy
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Marbled Minor | Blue Pansy |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oligia strigilis | Junonia orithya |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 24-28 mm wingspan | 40-60 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Heathland |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Southeast Asia (Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Marbled Minor
A small, cryptically marked moth that is extremely variable in pattern. Part of a complex of similar-looking species that can only be reliably separated by dissection.
Did You Know?
Part of a notoriously difficult species complex where three species look almost identical.
Blue Pansy
A medium-sized butterfly with stunning bright blue hindwings bearing large eyespots and brown forewings with smaller orange-ringed ocelli. Males are more intensely blue than females.
Did You Know?
The large eyespots on the hindwings are thought to deflect bird attacks toward the wing edge rather than the vulnerable body.