Great Orange Tip vs Ross's Alpine
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Great Orange Tip | Ross's Alpine |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hebomoia glaucippe | Erebia rossii |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | Wingspan 75-100mm | 34-42 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Tundra & Arctic |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Asia, Oceania | Arctic Alaska, northern Canada, Yukon Territory |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Great Orange Tip
The largest pierid butterfly in the world with white wings bearing brilliant orange tips. It has a fast powerful flight.
Did You Know?
Its underwing pattern perfectly mimics a dead leaf providing excellent camouflage when it rests with wings closed.
Ross's Alpine
A dark brown butterfly with small reddish-orange eye spots on the forewings. Its cryptic coloration allows it to blend with dark tundra soils and rocks. It has a slow, bobbing flight pattern close to the ground.
Did You Know?
Named after the Arctic explorer Sir James Clark Ross, this butterfly takes two full years to develop from egg to adult.