Blood-red Cymothoe vs Orange-barred Sulphur
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blood-red Cymothoe | Orange-barred Sulphur |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cymothoe sangaris | Phoebis philea |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Pieridae |
| Size | 55-70 mm wingspan | Wingspan 67-80mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Underground |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Central Africa (Cameroon, Gabon, Congo, DRC) | North America, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Blood-red Cymothoe
A strikingly sexually dimorphic butterfly where males are vivid blood-red and females are brown with white bands. It is one of the most recognizable butterflies in Central African forests. Flight is relatively slow and gliding.
Did You Know?
The blood-red coloration of males is so vivid that early European explorers initially mistook them for a different species from the brown females.
Orange-barred Sulphur
A large bright yellow butterfly with orange bar markings on the upper forewings. Females are more muted with reddish markings.
Did You Know?
Males patrol large territories and engage in spiraling aerial battles with rivals that can last several minutes.