Greenland Noctuid Moth vs Imperial Jezebel
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Greenland Noctuid Moth | Imperial Jezebel |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sympistis zetterstedtii | Delias harpalyce |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Pieridae |
| Size | 24-30 mm wingspan | 6-7 cm wingspan |
| Habitat | Tundra & Arctic | Woodlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Greenland, Arctic Canada, Svalbard, Arctic Scandinavia | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Greenland Noctuid Moth
A small, cryptically patterned moth with mottled gray and brown forewings. It is one of the few noctuid moths that has adapted to life in the High Arctic. Adults fly during the continuous daylight of the polar summer.
Did You Know?
Unlike most noctuids, which are nocturnal, this moth flies during the Arctic day because there is no true night during the polar summer.
Imperial Jezebel
A striking butterfly with white uppersides and vivid red and yellow undersides. It flies high in eucalypt canopy and is common in southeastern Australia.
Did You Know?
Its caterpillars feed exclusively on parasitic mistletoe plants growing on eucalyptus trees.