Neotropical Blue Hairstreak vs Central Asian Apollo
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Neotropical Blue Hairstreak | Central Asian Apollo |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pseudolycaena marsyas | Parnassius actius |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 35-45 mm wingspan | 65-85 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Mountains |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, Bolivia | Central Asia, Pamir, Tian Shan |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Neotropical Blue Hairstreak
A brilliant iridescent blue hairstreak butterfly with delicate tail streamers on the hind wings. Its underside is pale grey with fine dark lines.
Did You Know?
Its false head pattern on the hind wing tips, complete with fake antennae, tricks predators into attacking the wrong end.
Central Asian Apollo
A large, high-altitude Apollo butterfly of the Pamir and Tian Shan mountains. It has a powerful gliding flight over barren rocky terrain.
Did You Know?
It is one of the highest-flying butterflies in the world, recorded above 5000 meters.