Socotra Island Blue Butterfly vs Setaceous Hebrew Character
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Socotra Island Blue Butterfly | Setaceous Hebrew Character |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Azanus socotranus | Xestia c-nigrum |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Noctuidae |
| Size | 20-25 mm wingspan | 38-45 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Heathland | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Socotra Island | Europe, Asia, 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.
Setaceous Hebrew Character
A grey-brown moth with a dark mark on the forewing resembling a Hebrew letter. It is a migratory species that regularly reinforces its northern populations.
Did You Know?
The 'c-nigrum' in its scientific name describes the black C-shaped mark on the forewing.