Rounded Metalmark vs Violet Copper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rounded Metalmark | Violet Copper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Calephelis perditalis | Lycaena helle |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Riodinidae | Lycaenidae |
| Size | 20-26 mm wingspan | 24-30 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | South Texas, northeastern Mexico | Northern and central Europe, Siberia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Rounded Metalmark
A small reddish-brown metalmark with distinctly rounded wing margins and two rows of metallic silvery spots. It is found in subtropical scrublands near the Mexican border.
Did You Know?
It is so obscure that some populations were only discovered through targeted surveys of rare habitat in the Rio Grande Valley.
Violet Copper
A tiny butterfly whose males display a vivid violet-purple sheen over coppery-orange wings. It is one of Europe's rarest and most localised coppers.
Did You Know?
It is so rare in western Europe that individual colonies receive specific conservation management plans.