Arctic Clouded Yellow vs Sulawesi Honey Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Arctic Clouded Yellow | Sulawesi Honey Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Colias tyche | Apis nigrocincta |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Apidae |
| Size | 40-50 mm wingspan | 10-13 mm |
| Habitat | Tundra & Arctic | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Arctic Russia, Siberia, northern Alaska, Yukon | Indonesia, Philippines |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
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.
Sulawesi Honey Bee
A cavity-nesting honey bee endemic to Sulawesi and nearby islands. It was only recognized as a distinct species in 2000 after genetic analysis.
Did You Know?
It was long confused with Apis cerana until DNA studies confirmed it as a separate species.