Common Tree Nymph vs Sleepy Orange
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Tree Nymph | Sleepy Orange |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Idea stolli | Eurema nicippe |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Pieridae |
| Size | 130-170 mm wingspan | 35-50 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Wetlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Borneo, Sulawesi, Philippines, Maluku) | North America, Central America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Common Tree Nymph
A very large butterfly with translucent white wings heavily veined and spotted in black. It flies with a slow, lazy, paper-kite fluttering motion through the forest understory.
Did You Know?
Its slow, floating flight advertises its toxicity to predators - the caterpillars store alkaloids from their host plants that persist into adulthood.
Sleepy Orange
Bright orange butterfly with irregular black borders and a small dark spot on the forewing. Named for a sleepy-eye-shaped mark.
Did You Know?
The name refers to a small mark on the forewing underside that resembles a half-closed eye.