Macedonian Grayling vs Malabar Large White
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Macedonian Grayling | Malabar Large White |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pseudochazara cingovskii | Pieris brassicae mahometana |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Pieridae |
| Size | 4-5 cm wingspan | 55-65 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North Macedonia | Western Ghats, India |
| Conservation | Critically Endangered | Endangered |
Macedonian Grayling
A rare grayling butterfly found only on a few limestone hillsides in North Macedonia. It flies low over rocky ground in midsummer.
Did You Know?
Its total known range covers less than 10 square kilometers of stony hillside.
Malabar Large White
A rare subspecies of the Large White butterfly endemic to the Western Ghats of India. Found only in high-altitude forests. Threatened by habitat degradation.
Did You Know?
A high-altitude relict population isolated in the Western Ghats since the last ice age.