Scarce Copper vs Green-eyed Hooktail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Scarce Copper | Green-eyed Hooktail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lycaena virgaureae | Paragomphus genei |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Gomphidae |
| Size | 30-38 mm wingspan | 40-48 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, temperate Asia | Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Scarce Copper
A brilliant fiery-orange butterfly with black-spotted forewings, the male being one of the most intensely coloured European butterflies. Females are more subdued with brown-spotted orange wings.
Did You Know?
Males are so brilliantly orange they can be spotted from over 50 metres away in sunlit meadows.
Green-eyed Hooktail
An African clubtail with bright green eyes and hooked male appendages. It is found along rivers and streams throughout sub-Saharan Africa.
Did You Know?
Its bright green eyes are unusually vivid among gomphids, which typically have duller eye colors.