Northern Clouded Yellow vs Sallow
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Northern Clouded Yellow | Sallow |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Colias hecla | Xanthia icteritia |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Noctuidae |
| Size | 38-50 mm wingspan | 30-36 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Tundra & Arctic | Hedgerows |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Arctic Canada, Greenland, Iceland, northern Scandinavia, Siberia | Europe |
| 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.
Sallow
A pretty golden-yellow moth found in autumn, associated with sallow trees. Adults can be attracted to sugar or wine rope. Larvae feed on sallow catkins before descending to feed on low plants.
Did You Know?
Larvae begin life eating sallow catkins high in trees, then descend to complete development on ground-level plants.