Arctic Clouded Yellow vs White-banded Sweat Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Arctic Clouded Yellow | White-banded Sweat Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Colias tyche | Lasioglossum leucozonium |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Halictidae |
| Size | 40-50 mm wingspan | 8-10 mm |
| Habitat | Tundra & Arctic | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Arctic Russia, Siberia, northern Alaska, Yukon | Europe, Asia, North America |
| 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.
White-banded Sweat Bee
A solitary dark brown furrow bee with conspicuous white hair bands on its abdomen. It is one of the most widespread and common Lasioglossum species in the Northern Hemisphere.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most generalist of all solitary bees, having been recorded visiting flowers from over 20 plant families.