Neotropical Blue Hairstreak vs Long-Palped Crane Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Neotropical Blue Hairstreak | Long-Palped Crane Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pseudolycaena marsyas | Dicranota bimaculata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Pediciidae |
| Size | 35-45 mm wingspan | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, Bolivia | Europe |
| 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.
Long-Palped Crane Fly
A short-bodied crane fly whose predatory larvae inhabit gravel beds of clean streams. Larvae are active hunters among cobble interstices.
Did You Know?
Unlike most crane fly larvae, this species is an active predator rather than a detritivore.