Cloudless Sulphur vs Cuban Pygmy Blue Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cloudless Sulphur | Cuban Pygmy Blue Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phoebis sennae | Brephidium exilis thompsoni |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Lycaenidae |
| Size | 54-80 mm wingspan | 12-18 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America, Central America, South America | Cuba, Caribbean |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Cloudless Sulphur
Large unmarked lemon-yellow butterfly; females may have faint spots. Common and conspicuous across the southern United States.
Did You Know?
Large fall migrations of thousands can be seen streaming southward along the Atlantic coast.
Cuban Pygmy Blue Butterfly
One of the smallest butterflies in the world, found in Cuba and the Caribbean. Its wingspan barely exceeds 15 mm.
Did You Know?
It is so tiny that it is often mistaken for a small moth or fly.