Violet Copper vs Common Jumping Bristletail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Violet Copper | Common Jumping Bristletail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lycaena helle | Petrobius maritimus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Archaeognatha |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Machilidae |
| Size | 24-30 mm wingspan | 10-13 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Northern and central Europe, Siberia | Europe |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Violet Copper
A tiny butterfly whose males display a vivid violet-purple sheen over coppery-orange wings. It is one of Europe's rarest and most localised coppers.
Did You Know?
It is so rare in western Europe that individual colonies receive specific conservation management plans.
Common Jumping Bristletail
A coastal bristletail found on rocky shores throughout Europe. It has a distinctive arched body shape and large compound eyes.
Did You Know?
It can jump up to 30 centimeters by flexing its abdomen against the ground.