Orange Sulphur vs Ant-attended Treehopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Orange Sulphur | Ant-attended Treehopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Colias eurytheme | Publilia concava |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Membracidae |
| Size | 35-55 mm wingspan | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Orange Sulphur
Orange-yellow butterfly with black wing borders and a pink-rimmed silver spot on the hindwing underside. Often hybridizes with Clouded Sulphur.
Did You Know?
It became vastly more abundant after European settlers introduced alfalfa farming across North America.
Ant-attended Treehopper
A small North American treehopper commonly tended by ants that harvest its honeydew secretions. In return, attending ants protect it from predators and parasitoids.
Did You Know?
Studies show that ant-tended colonies have significantly higher survival rates than untended ones, proving the mutualism is real.