Moorland Clouded Yellow vs Clara's Satin Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Moorland Clouded Yellow | Clara's Satin Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Colias palaeno | Thalaina clara |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Geometridae |
| Size | 48-54 mm wingspan | 40-50 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Mountains | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Northern and central Europe, temperate Asia | Eastern Australia, Tasmania |
| Conservation | Least Concern (nationally endangered in several co | Least Concern |
Moorland Clouded Yellow
A lemon-yellow butterfly with dark wing borders found in northern bogs and mountain moors. It is a glacial relict species that has declined as peatlands have been drained.
Did You Know?
As a relic of the last ice age, it survives only in the coldest, most acidic habitats in western Europe.
Clara's Satin Moth
An Australian moth with satiny white wings marked with orange bands. Found in eastern Australia and Tasmania. Caterpillars feed on acacia foliage.
Did You Know?
The satiny sheen of the wings gives this moth an almost luminous quality when seen in Australian bush at night.