Orange Sulphur vs Banded General Soldier Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Orange Sulphur | Banded General Soldier Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Colias eurytheme | Stratiomys potamida |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Stratiomyidae |
| Size | 35-55 mm wingspan | 12-16 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Europe, Asia |
| 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.
Banded General Soldier Fly
A large, boldly marked soldier fly with a broad flat abdomen bearing yellow lateral markings. Its aquatic larvae are elongate and can breathe through a posterior spiracle at the water surface.
Did You Know?
Larvae can survive in heavily polluted water where most other aquatic insects cannot live.