Punched Metalmark vs Zanzibar Blue Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Punched Metalmark | Zanzibar Blue Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Adelotypa annulifera | Uranothauma crawshayi |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Riodinidae | Lycaenidae |
| Size | 25-32 mm wingspan | 25-30 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | South America | Zanzibar, East African coast |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Punched Metalmark
Brown metalmark with distinctive pale-ringed dark spots giving a punched-hole appearance. Active in the forest understory.
Did You Know?
The ring-shaped markings on its wings inspired both its common and scientific names.
Zanzibar Blue Butterfly
A delicate blue butterfly found on Zanzibar and coastal East Africa. Males have shimmering blue upperwings while females are brown.
Did You Know?
Larvae are tended by ants that protect them in exchange for honeydew secretions.