Palos Verdes Blue vs Zegris eupheme
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Palos Verdes Blue | Zegris eupheme |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Glaucopsyche lygdamus palosverdesensis | Zegris eupheme |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Pieridae |
| Size | 2-3 cm wingspan | 4-5 cm wingspan |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Grasslands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | United States | Spain, Turkey, Central Asia |
| Conservation | Critically Endangered | Endangered |
Palos Verdes Blue
A tiny blue butterfly endemic to the Palos Verdes Peninsula in Los Angeles County. It was thought extinct in 1983 before being rediscovered in 1994.
Did You Know?
It is considered one of the rarest butterflies in the world, with captive breeding programs helping sustain the population.
Zegris eupheme
A white butterfly with orange wingtip patches found in steppe grasslands from Spain to Central Asia. European populations have declined severely due to agriculture.
Did You Know?
In Spain, it is called the 'sooty orange tip' and is considered one of Europe's rarest pierid butterflies.