Mariana Eight-spot Butterfly vs Japanese Oakblue
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mariana Eight-spot Butterfly | Japanese Oakblue |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hypolimnas octocula marianensis | Arhopala japonica |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Lycaenidae |
| Size | 5-7 cm wingspan | 30-40 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | United States | East Asia, Japan |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Mariana Eight-spot Butterfly
A butterfly subspecies endemic to the Mariana Islands in the western Pacific. It has suffered from habitat destruction and invasive species.
Did You Know?
The brown tree snake, an invasive predator, has devastated many native species on Guam including this butterfly.
Japanese Oakblue
A beautiful lycaenid butterfly with brilliant metallic blue upperwings and cryptic brown underwings. Found in oak forests where its larvae live in association with ants. Known as 'murasaki-shijimi.'
Did You Know?
The caterpillars produce sweet secretions that attract ants, which then guard them from predators in a mutualistic relationship.