Zanzibar Blue Butterfly vs Green Silver-lines
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Zanzibar Blue Butterfly | Green Silver-lines |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Uranothauma crawshayi | Pseudoips prasinana |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Nolidae |
| Size | 25-30 mm wingspan | 33-40 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Zanzibar, East African coast | Europe, temperate Asia |
| 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.
Green Silver-lines
A vivid bright-green moth with three diagonal white or silver lines across each forewing. It is one of the most beautiful small moths encountered at light traps.
Did You Know?
Unlike most green moths, its colour is relatively stable and does not fade quickly in museum collections.