Socotra Island Blue Butterfly vs Lapland Ringlet
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Socotra Island Blue Butterfly | Lapland Ringlet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Azanus socotranus | Erebia embla |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 20-25 mm wingspan | 40-48 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Heathland | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Socotra Island | Scandinavia, Finland, northern Russia, Siberia |
| 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.
Lapland Ringlet
A dark brown butterfly with prominent yellow-ringed black eyespots on both wings. The flight is slow and bobbing close to the ground. It inhabits wet boggy areas in the boreal and subarctic zones.
Did You Know?
This butterfly has a strict biennial cycle, with adults emerging only in odd or even years in any given location.