Green Hairstreak vs Purple Hairstreak
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
Green Hairstreak
0.015 m
Human
1.75 m
Purple Hairstreak
0.018 m
| Green Hairstreak | Purple Hairstreak | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.001–0.0015 g | 0.001–0.002 g |
| Length | 1.2–1.5 cm | 1.3–1.8 cm |
| Wingspan | 2.6–3 cm | 2.6–3.4 cm |
| Lifespan | 0.027–0.082 yrs | 0.041–0.082 yrs |
| Incubation | 7 days | – |
| Offspring | 30–120 | 50–150 |
| Diet | Herbivore | Herbivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Diurnal |
| Migration | Resident | Resident |
| Habitat | Heathland, Grassland, Woodland, Forest, Mountain, Farmland, Coast | Forest, Woodland, Heathland, Farmland, Garden |
| Regions | Nordics, Europe, Asia | Nordics, Europe, Asia |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Lycaenidae |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |