Northern Clouded Yellow vs Waterlily Borer Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Northern Clouded Yellow | Waterlily Borer Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Colias hecla | Elophila gyralis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Crambidae |
| Size | 38-50 mm wingspan | 18-24 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Tundra & Arctic | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Arctic Canada, Greenland, Iceland, northern Scandinavia, Siberia | Eastern North America |
| 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.
Waterlily Borer Moth
A small pale brown moth with wavy dark lines across its wings. Its larvae are aquatic, living underwater in cases made from fragments of waterlily leaves.
Did You Know?
The larvae breathe underwater using modified gills and never surface until they are ready to pupate.