Malay Lacewing vs Arctic Sulphur
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Malay Lacewing | Arctic Sulphur |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cethosia hypsea | Colias nastes |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Pieridae |
| Size | 80-100 mm wingspan | 36-46 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Tundra & Arctic |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Borneo, Sumatra, Indonesia) | Arctic Canada, Alaska, Greenland, Rocky Mountain alpine zones |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Malay Lacewing
A vividly colored butterfly with deep orange-red wings outlined in black with white spots along the margins. The undersides are even more intricately patterned with lace-like white and orange designs.
Did You Know?
The intricate lacework pattern on the wing undersides gives this genus its common name and helps break up the butterfly's outline when resting.
Arctic Sulphur
A pale greenish-white butterfly with dusky wing margins and small dark discal spots. Its subdued coloration helps it absorb warmth while basking with wings spread. It rarely strays far from its alpine or arctic habitat.
Did You Know?
On overcast days, this butterfly can raise its body temperature 10 degrees above air temperature by basking laterally to maximize solar absorption.