Zanzibar Blue Butterfly vs Vapourer Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Zanzibar Blue Butterfly | Vapourer Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Uranothauma crawshayi | Orgyia antiqua |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Erebidae |
| Size | 25-30 mm wingspan | 25-35 mm wingspan (males only) |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Zanzibar, East African coast | Europe, temperate Asia, 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.
Vapourer Moth
A moth in which males are russet-brown day-fliers while females are completely wingless and never leave their cocoon. Females lay eggs directly on their own pupal case.
Did You Know?
The flightless female produces a powerful pheromone that attracts males from great distances to her cocoon.