Neotropical Blue Hairstreak vs Setaceous Hebrew Character
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Neotropical Blue Hairstreak | Setaceous Hebrew Character |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pseudolycaena marsyas | Xestia c-nigrum |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Noctuidae |
| Size | 35-45 mm wingspan | 38-45 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, Bolivia | Europe, Asia, North America |
| 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.
Setaceous Hebrew Character
A grey-brown moth with a dark mark on the forewing resembling a Hebrew letter. It is a migratory species that regularly reinforces its northern populations.
Did You Know?
The 'c-nigrum' in its scientific name describes the black C-shaped mark on the forewing.