Heliconius Hewitsoni vs Cloudless Sulphur
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Heliconius Hewitsoni | Cloudless Sulphur |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Heliconius hewitsoni | Phoebis sennae |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Pieridae |
| Size | 60-70 mm wingspan | 54-80 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | South America (Colombia, Ecuador) | North America, Central America, South America |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Heliconius Hewitsoni
A rare Heliconius butterfly with black wings and a distinctive bright yellow forewing band. It is restricted to Pacific-slope wet forests and is one of the least common species in the genus. Its ecology and behavior remain relatively poorly studied due to its rarity.
Did You Know?
It is one of the rarest Heliconius species and was not photographed alive in the wild until the late 20th century.
Cloudless Sulphur
Large unmarked lemon-yellow butterfly; females may have faint spots. Common and conspicuous across the southern United States.
Did You Know?
Large fall migrations of thousands can be seen streaming southward along the Atlantic coast.