Lemon Migrant vs Great Banded Grayling
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lemon Migrant | Great Banded Grayling |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Catopsilia pomona | Brintesia circe |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 55-70 mm wingspan | 60-70 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Heathland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | South Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia | Southern and central Europe, western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Lemon Migrant
Variable coloring from white to deep yellow with a reddish spot on hindwing underside. A widespread and migratory tropical pierid.
Did You Know?
Its multiple color forms are genetically controlled and occur across the species entire range.
Great Banded Grayling
A large brown butterfly with a prominent white band across the hindwing underside, resembling a tree-trunk fragment. It settles on tree bark and rocks, becoming almost invisible.
Did You Know?
When it lands on a tree trunk, it tilts to eliminate its shadow, perfecting its bark-like camouflage.