Clipper Butterfly vs Zela Metalmark
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Clipper Butterfly | Zela Metalmark |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Parthenos sylvia | Emesis zela |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Riodinidae |
| Size | 90-110 mm wingspan | 25-30 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Mountains | Mountains |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Myanmar, Vietnam) | Southeastern Arizona, southwestern New Mexico, Mexico |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Clipper Butterfly
A powerful gliding butterfly with broad wings marked in pale blue-green, brown, and white. It has a distinctive sailing flight style, gliding on stiffly held wings between trees.
Did You Know?
It exists in multiple color forms across its range, with wing colors varying from bluish-green to honey-brown in different regions.
Zela Metalmark
A small butterfly with rust-brown wings marked with fine dark lines and subtle metallic scaling. It inhabits mountain canyons in the borderlands of Arizona and Mexico.
Did You Know?
It is one of the target species for butterfly watchers visiting the famous canyons of southeastern Arizona.