Pink Underwing Katydid vs Atlas Blue Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pink Underwing Katydid | Atlas Blue Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Amblycorypha oblongifolia | Polyommatus atlanticus |
| Order | Orthoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Lycaenidae |
| Size | 40-55 mm | 25-32 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
Pink Underwing Katydid
A North American katydid with bright green leaf-like forewings. Rare pink morphs occur naturally and are highly sought by collectors.
Did You Know?
About 1 in 500 individuals display a rare genetic pink color morph caused by erythrism.
Atlas Blue Butterfly
A small blue butterfly restricted to high-altitude cedar forests in Morocco.
Did You Know?
It survives at elevations above 1800 meters in North Africa.