Moorland Clouded Yellow vs Maritime Earwig
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Moorland Clouded Yellow | Maritime Earwig |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Colias palaeno | Anisolabis maritima |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Dermaptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Anisolabididae |
| Size | 48-54 mm wingspan | 18-25 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Northern and central Europe, temperate Asia | Europe, North America, Asia, Oceania |
| 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.
Maritime Earwig
A wingless earwig found in coastal habitats, living under driftwood and seaweed on beaches. It is dark brown to black with robust forceps.
Did You Know?
This earwig is one of the few insects adapted to the harsh intertidal zone, tolerating brief submersion in saltwater.