Japanese Clouded Yellow vs Twin-spot Centurion
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Japanese Clouded Yellow | Twin-spot Centurion |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Colias erate | Sargus bipunctatus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Stratiomyidae |
| Size | 40-50 mm wingspan | 8-13 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | East Asia, Japan/Korea | Europe |
| 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.
Twin-spot Centurion
A metallic bronze-green soldier fly with two characteristic pale spots on the frons. It is one of the most common stratiomyids in Europe, found basking on ivy flowers in autumn.
Did You Know?
It is one of the last flies to be active in autumn, still visiting ivy flowers well into November.