Northern Clouded Yellow vs Australian Large-headed Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Northern Clouded Yellow | Australian Large-headed Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Colias hecla | Stenotritus greavesi |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Stenotritidae |
| Size | 38-50 mm wingspan | 12-16 mm |
| Habitat | Tundra & Arctic | Heathland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Arctic Canada, Greenland, Iceland, northern Scandinavia, Siberia | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Northern Clouded Yellow
A bright orange-yellow butterfly with broad dark borders on the upperwings. The underside is greenish-yellow with a prominent silver discal spot. It is a strong, fast flier over tundra terrain.
Did You Know?
This butterfly was first described from specimens collected in Greenland by early polar explorers.
Australian Large-headed Bee
A robust, fast-flying bee endemic to Australia with a disproportionately large head and powerful mandibles. It belongs to the most primitive extant family of bees.
Did You Know?
Stenotritidae is the smallest bee family in the world, containing only 21 species all restricted to Australia.