Silvery Blue vs Peruvian Antlion
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Silvery Blue | Peruvian Antlion |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Glaucopsyche lygdamus | Ameromyia lineata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Myrmeleontidae |
| Size | 22-30 mm wingspan | 40-55 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Meadows | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Peru, Western South America |
| 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.
Peruvian Antlion
A neotropical antlion found in dry inter-Andean valleys and coastal deserts. Adapted to extremely arid conditions.
Did You Know?
It thrives in some of the driest deserts in South America where few other neuropterans survive.