Silky Hairstreak vs Jamides celeno
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Silky Hairstreak | Jamides celeno |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pseudalmenus chlorinda | Jamides celeno |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Lycaenidae |
| Size | 2.5-3.5 cm wingspan | 25-35 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Gardens |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Australia | South Asia, Southeast Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Silky Hairstreak
A small dark butterfly with metallic blue-green sheen and orange-spotted hindwing tails. Its larvae have a mutualistic relationship with ants.
Did You Know?
Ants guard the caterpillars in exchange for sugary secretions from special glands on the larvae.
Jamides celeno
Small pale blue butterfly with white-striped underside and orange-crowned eyespots near the tail. Common in tropical Asian gardens.
Did You Know?
Its common name, Common Cerulean, comes from the vivid sky-blue of the male's upper wings.