Madeiran Large White vs Montane Crane Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Madeiran Large White | Montane Crane Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pieris brassicae wollastoni | Tipula montana |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Tipulidae |
| Size | 5-6 cm wingspan | 12-18 mm body length |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Portugal | Europe, Northern Asia |
| 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.
Montane Crane Fly
A common crane fly in mountain forests and adjacent meadows. Larvae develop in damp forest soils rich in decaying leaves.
Did You Know?
Adults live only a few days, just long enough to mate and lay eggs.