Socotra Island Blue Butterfly vs Great Yellow Bumblebee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Socotra Island Blue Butterfly | Great Yellow Bumblebee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Azanus socotranus | Bombus distinguendus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Apidae |
| Size | 20-25 mm wingspan | 15-22mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Socotra Island | Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Near Threatened |
Socotra Island Blue Butterfly
A small blue butterfly endemic to Socotra Island in the Indian Ocean. Males have bright blue upperwings while females are brown.
Did You Know?
Socotra's extreme isolation has produced many unique species found nowhere else on Earth.
Great Yellow Bumblebee
A large strikingly yellow bumblebee with a band of darker hair. One of the rarest bumblebees in Britain.
Did You Know?
Now restricted to a few Scottish islands and the far north coast, having disappeared from 80 percent of its range.