Chalk Hill Blue vs Dun-bar
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Chalk Hill Blue | Dun-bar |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Polyommatus coridon | Cosmia trapezina |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Noctuidae |
| Size | Wingspan 33-40mm | 28-34 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Chalk Hill Blue
A large blue butterfly with silvery-blue males and brown females. Restricted to chalk and limestone grasslands.
Did You Know?
Males have an ethereal silvery-blue tone unique among European butterflies, visible in large numbers on chalk hills.
Dun-bar
A late summer noctuid moth whose caterpillars are partly predatory, eating other moth larvae sharing their tree. Variable brown coloration with a distinctive pale bar.
Did You Know?
Caterpillars are cannibalistic and predatory, readily consuming other moth larvae they encounter on leaves.