Marbled White vs Cobra Clubtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Marbled White | Cobra Clubtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Melanargia galathea | Gomphus vastus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Gomphidae |
| Size | 46-56 mm wingspan | 58-68 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, western Asia, North Africa | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Marbled White
A distinctive butterfly with bold black and white chequered wings that resembles no other European species. Despite its appearance, it is a member of the browns family, not the whites.
Did You Know?
Uniquely, females simply drop their eggs randomly into grass while in flight rather than placing them on food plants.
Cobra Clubtail
A large North American clubtail with a dramatically flared abdomen tip and bold yellow markings. It patrols large rivers and is a powerful, fast flier.
Did You Know?
Its abdomen tip flares out so dramatically that it resembles a cobra's hood, inspiring its common name.