Zanzibar Blue Butterfly vs Small Brown Stonefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Zanzibar Blue Butterfly | Small Brown Stonefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Uranothauma crawshayi | Nemoura cinerea |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Plecoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Nemouridae |
| Size | 25-30 mm wingspan | 6-10 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Zanzibar, East African coast | Europe, 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.
Small Brown Stonefly
A very common small brown stonefly found in a wide range of freshwater habitats across Europe. It is one of the most tolerant stoneflies to mild pollution.
Did You Know?
Unlike most stonefly species that require pristine water, this species can tolerate mildly enriched conditions, making it one of the last stoneflies found in degraded streams.