Provence Short-tailed Blue vs Lime-speck Pug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Provence Short-tailed Blue | Lime-speck Pug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cupido alcetas | Eupithecia centaureata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Geometridae |
| Size | 22-28 mm wingspan | 19-23 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Central and southern Europe | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Provence Short-tailed Blue
One of Europe's smallest butterflies with violet-blue males and dark brown females. It lacks the tail projection of its close relative the short-tailed blue.
Did You Know?
Males gather in large puddle clubs on damp ground to drink mineral-rich water.
Lime-speck Pug
A small whitish moth with a distinctive dark spot on each forewing. One of the most widespread pug moths. Larvae feed on flowers of many plant species.
Did You Know?
One of the most polyphagous pug moths, with larvae recorded on the flowers of over 50 plant families.