Great Nawab vs Moorland Clouded Yellow
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Great Nawab | Moorland Clouded Yellow |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Polyura eudamippus | Colias palaeno |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Pieridae |
| Size | 85-110 mm wingspan | 48-54 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Mountains |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, Myanmar) and Himalayas | Northern and central Europe, temperate Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern (nationally endangered in several co |
Great Nawab
A large and powerful butterfly with pale green-white uppersides and richly marked brown and olive undersides. The hindwings have short pointed tails and the flight is fast and commanding.
Did You Know?
It is attracted to fermented fruit bait and will return repeatedly to the same feeding spot, making it relatively easy to observe.
Moorland Clouded Yellow
A lemon-yellow butterfly with dark wing borders found in northern bogs and mountain moors. It is a glacial relict species that has declined as peatlands have been drained.
Did You Know?
As a relic of the last ice age, it survives only in the coldest, most acidic habitats in western Europe.