Silvery Blue vs Common Mime
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Silvery Blue | Common Mime |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Glaucopsyche lygdamus | Papilio clytia |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 22-30 mm wingspan | 80-100 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Meadows | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Southeast Asia (Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar, Malaysia, Indonesia, Cambodia, Laos) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Silvery Blue
A small silvery-blue butterfly with a neat row of round black spots ringed in white on the grey underside. It is one of the first blue butterflies to emerge in spring.
Did You Know?
The larvae are frequently attended by ants, which protect them in exchange for sugary honeydew secretions.
Common Mime
A polymorphic swallowtail butterfly that exists in two main forms: one mimicking the toxic Common Crow and the other mimicking the Blue Tiger. Both forms lack the typical swallowtail tails.
Did You Know?
The two distinct forms are controlled by a single genetic switch, making it one of the best examples of genetic polymorphism in butterflies.