Seven-Spotted Lady Beetle vs Green Hairstreak
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Seven-Spotted Lady Beetle | Green Hairstreak |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Coccinella magnifica | Callophrys rubi |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Coccinellidae | Lycaenidae |
| Size | 6-8 mm | Wingspan 26-34mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Asia, Africa |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Seven-Spotted Lady Beetle
A scarce ladybird that lives exclusively in and around wood ant nests. It closely resembles the common seven-spot ladybird.
Did You Know?
It is one of the very few ladybird species that is myrmecophilous, living among ants.
Green Hairstreak
A small butterfly with plain brown uppersides but stunning iridescent green undersides. It always rests with wings closed showing only the green underside.
Did You Know?
It is the only green butterfly in Britain and its color comes from photonic crystals in the wing scales not pigment.