Comma Butterfly vs Southern Dogface
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Comma Butterfly | Southern Dogface |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Polygonia c-album | Zerene cesonia |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Pieridae |
| Size | 44-48 mm wingspan | 46-64 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Orchards | Heathland |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, North Africa, Asia | North America, Central America, South America |
| 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.
Southern Dogface
Yellow butterfly with a pointed forewing showing a poodle-dog-face pattern in black. Males have a warm orange flush on the upper wing surface.
Did You Know?
The forewing markings form a recognizable dog face profile when the wings are spread open.