Vincent'sFUNWILDFACTS

Adonis Blue vs Common Blue

Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.

Size

Adonis Blue

Adonis Blue

0.018 m

Human

1.75 m

Common Blue

Common Blue

0.016 m

Adonis BlueCommon Blue
Weight0.00025–0.0004 g0.003–0.005 g
Length1.5–1.8 cm1.3–1.6 cm
Wingspan3–4 cm2.8–3.6 cm
Lifespan0.041–0.082 yrs0.014–0.055 yrs
Incubation14 days–
Offspring50–200 50–200
DietHerbivoreHerbivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternDiurnalDiurnal
MigrationResidentResident
HabitatGrassland, Heathland, FarmlandGrassland, Heathland, Farmland, Garden, Woodland, Coast, Mountain
RegionsEuropeNordics, Europe, Africa, Asia
FamilyLycaenidaeLycaenidae
OrderLepidopteraLepidoptera