Northern Clouded Yellow vs Green-veined Charaxes
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Northern Clouded Yellow | Green-veined Charaxes |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Colias hecla | Charaxes candiope |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 38-50 mm wingspan | 70-85 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Tundra & Arctic | Forests |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Arctic Canada, Greenland, Iceland, northern Scandinavia, Siberia | Sub-Saharan Africa |
| 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.
Green-veined Charaxes
A large charaxes with orange upperwings and distinctive green-veined underwings. It is common along forested rivers and streams.
Did You Know?
The green veins on the underside provide excellent camouflage when the butterfly rests with wings folded among leaves.