Japanese Clouded Yellow vs Punched Metalmark
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Japanese Clouded Yellow | Punched Metalmark |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Colias erate | Adelotypa annulifera |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Riodinidae |
| Size | 40-50 mm wingspan | 25-32 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Forests |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | East Asia, Japan/Korea | South America |
| 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.
Punched Metalmark
Brown metalmark with distinctive pale-ringed dark spots giving a punched-hole appearance. Active in the forest understory.
Did You Know?
The ring-shaped markings on its wings inspired both its common and scientific names.