Zanzibar Blue Butterfly vs Great Orange Tip
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Zanzibar Blue Butterfly | Great Orange Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Uranothauma crawshayi | Hebomoia glaucippe |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Pieridae |
| Size | 25-30 mm wingspan | Wingspan 75-100mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Zanzibar, East African coast | Asia, Oceania |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Zanzibar Blue Butterfly
A delicate blue butterfly found on Zanzibar and coastal East Africa. Males have shimmering blue upperwings while females are brown.
Did You Know?
Larvae are tended by ants that protect them in exchange for honeydew secretions.
Great Orange Tip
The largest pierid butterfly in the world with white wings bearing brilliant orange tips. It has a fast powerful flight.
Did You Know?
Its underwing pattern perfectly mimics a dead leaf providing excellent camouflage when it rests with wings closed.