Vincent'sFUNWILDFACTS

Adonis Blue vs Small 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

Small Blue

Small Blue

0.012 m

Adonis BlueSmall Blue
Weight0.00025–0.0004 g0.001–0.002 g
Length1.5–1.8 cm1–1.2 cm
Wingspan3–4 cm1.8–2.7 cm
Lifespan0.041–0.082 yrs0.014–0.082 yrs
Incubation14 days–
Offspring50–200 30–80
DietHerbivoreHerbivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternDiurnalDiurnal
MigrationResidentResident
HabitatGrassland, Heathland, FarmlandGrassland, Heathland, Woodland, Mountain, Coast
RegionsEuropeNordics, Europe, Asia
FamilyLycaenidaeLycaenidae
OrderLepidopteraLepidoptera