Cloudless Sulphur vs Foxglove Pug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cloudless Sulphur | Foxglove Pug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phoebis sennae | Eupithecia pulchellata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Geometridae |
| Size | 54-80 mm wingspan | 17-21 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America, Central America, South America | Europe |
| 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.
Foxglove Pug
A small moth whose larvae feed exclusively inside foxglove flowers. Well-camouflaged with subtle brown markings. Found wherever foxgloves grow.
Did You Know?
Larvae are perfectly camouflaged inside foxglove flowers, feeding on the developing seeds.