Madeiran Large White vs Acraea Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Madeiran Large White | Acraea Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pieris brassicae wollastoni | Acraea acerata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 5-6 cm wingspan | 45-60 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Portugal | East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi) |
| Conservation | Critically Endangered | Least Concern |
Madeiran Large White
A subspecies of the large white butterfly that was endemic to Madeira. It has not been reliably recorded since the 1970s and may be extinct.
Did You Know?
Pesticide use and introduced parasitoid wasps are believed to have driven it to the brink of extinction.
Acraea Butterfly
A medium-sized butterfly with translucent orange wings and dark veins, giving it a delicate, window-like appearance. It is toxic and part of a large mimicry ring in East Africa.
Did You Know?
It is a significant pest of sweet potato crops in East Africa, with larvae sometimes completely defoliating plants.