Japanese Clouded Yellow vs Banded General Soldier Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Japanese Clouded Yellow | Banded General Soldier Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Colias erate | Stratiomys potamida |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Stratiomyidae |
| Size | 40-50 mm wingspan | 12-16 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | East Asia, Japan/Korea | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Japanese Clouded Yellow
Known as 'monjiro-cho' in Japanese, a common yellow butterfly found in open grasslands. Males are bright yellow while females may be white or yellow. A familiar sight in Japanese fields.
Did You Know?
This butterfly is so common in Japan that it is one of the first butterflies children learn to identify, and it features in many Japanese children's songs.
Banded General Soldier Fly
A large, boldly marked soldier fly with a broad flat abdomen bearing yellow lateral markings. Its aquatic larvae are elongate and can breathe through a posterior spiracle at the water surface.
Did You Know?
Larvae can survive in heavily polluted water where most other aquatic insects cannot live.