Comma Butterfly vs Northern Clouded Yellow
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Comma Butterfly | Northern Clouded Yellow |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Polygonia c-album | Colias hecla |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Pieridae |
| Size | 44-48 mm wingspan | 38-50 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Orchards | Tundra & Arctic |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, North Africa, Asia | Arctic Canada, Greenland, Iceland, northern Scandinavia, Siberia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Comma Butterfly
Orange butterfly with ragged wing edges and a small white comma-shaped mark on the underside. The irregular outline mimics a dead leaf.
Did You Know?
Its range has expanded northward in Britain over recent decades, likely due to climate warming.
Northern Clouded Yellow
A bright orange-yellow butterfly with broad dark borders on the upperwings. The underside is greenish-yellow with a prominent silver discal spot. It is a strong, fast flier over tundra terrain.
Did You Know?
This butterfly was first described from specimens collected in Greenland by early polar explorers.