Pepe Para Riki (Common Copper) vs Garden Grass-veneer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pepe Para Riki (Common Copper) | Garden Grass-veneer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lycaena salustius | Chrysoteuchia culmella |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Crambidae |
| Size | 20-30 mm wingspan | 20-26 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Gardens |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Oceania (New Zealand) | Europe, Northern Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Pepe Para Riki (Common Copper)
New Zealand's most common endemic butterfly, a small copper-coloured species found in open habitats throughout the country. Males are bright coppery-orange above while females are duller with more dark markings. Larvae feed on native Muehlenbeckia vines.
Did You Know?
The common copper is the only representative of the family Lycaenidae native to New Zealand.
Garden Grass-veneer
A small straw-colored moth with a silvery sheen and prominent labial palps forming a snout. It is one of the commonest grass moths in European lawns.
Did You Know?
Hundreds can be flushed from a single patch of lawn when walking through grass at dusk.