Common Blue vs Purple Hairstreak
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
Common Blue
0.016 m
Human
1.75 m
Purple Hairstreak
0.018 m
| Common Blue | Purple Hairstreak | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.003–0.005 g | 0.001–0.002 g |
| Length | 1.3–1.6 cm | 1.3–1.8 cm |
| Wingspan | 2.8–3.6 cm | 2.6–3.4 cm |
| Lifespan | 0.014–0.055 yrs | 0.041–0.082 yrs |
| Offspring | 50–200 | 50–150 |
| Diet | Herbivore | Herbivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Diurnal |
| Migration | Resident | Resident |
| Habitat | Grassland, Heathland, Farmland, Garden, Woodland, Coast, Mountain | Forest, Woodland, Heathland, Farmland, Garden |
| Regions | Nordics, Europe, Africa, Asia | Nordics, Europe, Asia |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Lycaenidae |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |