Zanzibar Blue Butterfly vs Sumac Flea Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Zanzibar Blue Butterfly | Sumac Flea Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Uranothauma crawshayi | Blepharida rhois |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 25-30 mm wingspan | 6-8 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Heathland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Zanzibar, East African coast | Eastern North America |
| 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.
Sumac Flea Beetle
A relatively large flea beetle with a mottled brown and tan pattern providing excellent camouflage on sumac bark. Despite its size, it retains the powerful jumping ability of flea beetles.
Did You Know?
Larvae of this beetle carry a shield of their own excrement mixed with toxic compounds from their sumac host plant.