Mariana Eight-spot Butterfly vs Arctic Clouded Yellow
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mariana Eight-spot Butterfly | Arctic Clouded Yellow |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hypolimnas octocula marianensis | Colias tyche |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Pieridae |
| Size | 5-7 cm wingspan | 40-50 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Tundra & Arctic |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | United States | Arctic Russia, Siberia, northern Alaska, Yukon |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Mariana Eight-spot Butterfly
A butterfly subspecies endemic to the Mariana Islands in the western Pacific. It has suffered from habitat destruction and invasive species.
Did You Know?
The brown tree snake, an invasive predator, has devastated many native species on Guam including this butterfly.
Arctic Clouded Yellow
A medium-sized butterfly with pale greenish-yellow wings and prominent dark borders. The underside has a silvery-white discal spot. It has a powerful, direct flight over open tundra landscapes.
Did You Know?
This butterfly is so well adapted to the Arctic that it can fly in wind speeds that would ground most temperate butterflies.