Small Emerald Moth vs Atlas Blue Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Small Emerald Moth | Atlas Blue Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hemistola chrysoprasaria | Polyommatus atlanticus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Lycaenidae |
| Size | 28-33 mm wingspan | 25-32 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Heathland | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
Small Emerald Moth
A small, delicate moth with uniformly pale green wings and fine white fringe. It is one of the daintiest European emerald moths.
Did You Know?
It feeds exclusively on wild clematis, making it confined to areas where this plant grows.
Atlas Blue Butterfly
A small blue butterfly restricted to high-altitude cedar forests in Morocco.
Did You Know?
It survives at elevations above 1800 meters in North Africa.