Socotra Island Blue Butterfly vs Isabella Tiger Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Socotra Island Blue Butterfly | Isabella Tiger Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Azanus socotranus | Pyrrharctia isabella |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Erebidae |
| Size | 20-25 mm wingspan | Wingspan 45-67mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Grasslands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Socotra Island | North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
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.
Isabella Tiger Moth
A plain orange-yellow moth with scattered black spots. Its caterpillar is the famous woolly bear a fuzzy black and brown banded caterpillar.
Did You Know?
American folklore claims the width of the woolly bear caterpillars brown band predicts the severity of the coming winter.