Silvestri's Jumping Bristletail vs Long-tailed Blue
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Silvestri's Jumping Bristletail | Long-tailed Blue |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pedetontus silvestrii | Lampides boeticus |
| Order | Archaeognatha | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Machilidae | Lycaenidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 24-34 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Detritivores | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Japan, East Asia | Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Silvestri's Jumping Bristletail
A well-studied bristletail from Japan and eastern Asia. Recent molecular studies have revealed cryptic species within this lineage.
Did You Know?
Molecular studies have revealed it may actually be a complex of several cryptic species.
Long-tailed Blue
A small pale violet-blue butterfly with thin hairlike tails on the hindwings and prominent false eyespots near them. It is one of the most widespread butterflies in the world.
Did You Know?
The false head pattern on the hindwing tails tricks predators into attacking the wrong end of the butterfly.