Arctic Clouded Yellow vs Four-barred Swordtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Arctic Clouded Yellow | Four-barred Swordtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Colias tyche | Protographium leosthenes |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 40-50 mm wingspan | 6-7 cm wingspan |
| Habitat | Tundra & Arctic | Forests |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Arctic Russia, Siberia, northern Alaska, Yukon | Australia, Papua New Guinea |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Arctic Clouded Yellow
A medium-sized butterfly with pale greenish-yellow wings and prominent dark borders. The underside has a silvery-white discal spot. It has a powerful, direct flight over open tundra landscapes.
Did You Know?
This butterfly is so well adapted to the Arctic that it can fly in wind speeds that would ground most temperate butterflies.
Four-barred Swordtail
A distinctive swallowtail with translucent wings crossed by four dark bars and a long sword-like tail. It has a rapid, darting flight pattern.
Did You Know?
Its nearly transparent wings make it extremely difficult to spot in dappled rainforest light.