Coral Hairstreak vs Arctic Sulphur
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Coral Hairstreak | Arctic Sulphur |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Satyrium titus | Colias nastes |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Pieridae |
| Size | 25-32 mm wingspan | 36-46 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Tundra & Arctic |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Southern Canada and most of the United States except the deep south | Arctic Canada, Alaska, Greenland, Rocky Mountain alpine zones |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Coral Hairstreak
A tailless hairstreak butterfly with a row of bright coral-red spots along the hindwing margin. Its brown wings lack the delicate tails typical of other hairstreaks.
Did You Know?
Unlike most hairstreaks, it completely lacks tail-like extensions on its hindwings.
Arctic Sulphur
A pale greenish-white butterfly with dusky wing margins and small dark discal spots. Its subdued coloration helps it absorb warmth while basking with wings spread. It rarely strays far from its alpine or arctic habitat.
Did You Know?
On overcast days, this butterfly can raise its body temperature 10 degrees above air temperature by basking laterally to maximize solar absorption.