Forest Queen Butterfly vs Northern Clouded Yellow
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Forest Queen Butterfly | Northern Clouded Yellow |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Euxanthe wakefieldi | Colias hecla |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Pieridae |
| Size | 75-90 mm wingspan | 38-50 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Tundra & Arctic |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | East Africa (Kenya coast, Tanzania coast) | Arctic Canada, Greenland, Iceland, northern Scandinavia, Siberia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Forest Queen Butterfly
A large, striking butterfly with dark brown wings marked by broad bands of apple green. It is a powerful flier that glides through the canopy of East African coastal forests.
Did You Know?
Males are highly territorial and patrol the same canopy flight paths daily, chasing away intruders with impressive aerial agility.
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.