Cloudless Sulphur vs Eye Gnat
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cloudless Sulphur | Eye Gnat |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phoebis sennae | Liohippelates pusio |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Chloropidae |
| Size | 54-80 mm wingspan | 1.5-2.5 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | North America, Central America, South America | Southern United States, Central America, Caribbean |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Eye Gnat
A tiny, shiny black fly attracted to eye and wound secretions of humans and animals. It is a suspected mechanical vector of bacterial conjunctivitis and yaws in tropical regions. Its persistent swarming around the face makes it an extremely annoying pest in agricultural areas.
Did You Know?
These flies are so strongly attracted to eye secretions that they will persistently return to a person's face even after being brushed away dozens of times.