Silvery Blue vs Sinuate-winged Damselfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Silvery Blue | Sinuate-winged Damselfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Glaucopsyche lygdamus | Tatocnemis sinuatipennis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Platycnemididae |
| Size | 22-30 mm wingspan | 35-42 mm |
| Habitat | Meadows | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Madagascar |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
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.
Sinuate-winged Damselfly
An endemic damselfly with distinctively sinuate or wavy-edged wings, a feature unique among Malagasy odonates. Males have a metallic green thorax and pale blue abdomen.
Did You Know?
The unusual wavy wing shape is found in no other damselfly genus, making Tatocnemis instantly recognizable in the field.