Sonoran Blue vs Central Asian Apollo
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sonoran Blue | Central Asian Apollo |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Philotes sonorensis | Parnassius actius |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 18-22 mm wingspan | 65-85 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Mountains |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Western North America | Central Asia, Pamir, Tian Shan |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Sonoran Blue
Tiny blue butterfly with orange and black hindwing spots. One of the earliest-flying butterflies of the year in the American West.
Did You Know?
Adults fly as early as February, when few other butterflies are active in their range.
Central Asian Apollo
A large, high-altitude Apollo butterfly of the Pamir and Tian Shan mountains. It has a powerful gliding flight over barren rocky terrain.
Did You Know?
It is one of the highest-flying butterflies in the world, recorded above 5000 meters.