Socotra Island Blue Butterfly vs Question Mark Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Socotra Island Blue Butterfly | Question Mark Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Azanus socotranus | Polygonia interrogationis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 20-25 mm wingspan | 45-76 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Heathland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Sap Feeders |
| 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.
Question Mark Butterfly
Orange butterfly with dark spots and irregular wing margins. A silvery question-mark shape on the underside of the hindwing gives it its name.
Did You Know?
It rarely visits flowers, preferring to feed on fermenting fruit, sap, and animal dung.