Scalloped Hook-tip vs Adonis Blue
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Scalloped Hook-tip | Adonis Blue |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Falcaria lacertinaria | Lysandra bellargus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Drepanidae | Lycaenidae |
| Size | 30-38 mm wingspan | 30-36 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Heathland | Grasslands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, temperate Asia, Japan | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Scalloped Hook-tip
A small moth with strongly curved wingtips and scalloped wing margins that rests resembling a dead leaf. Its mottled brown and grey colouring completes the disguise.
Did You Know?
The hooked wing tips are unique among moth families and give the Drepanidae their alternative name, hook-tips.
Adonis Blue
Males are an intense sky-blue with a chequered fringe; females are brown. Restricted to chalk and limestone grasslands.
Did You Know?
It is considered one of the most brilliantly blue butterflies in Europe.