Orange Sulphur vs Currant Clearwing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Orange Sulphur | Currant Clearwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Colias eurytheme | Synanthedon tipuliformis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Sesiidae |
| Size | 35-55 mm wingspan | 17-22 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Europe, temperate Asia (introduced worldwide) |
| 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.
Currant Clearwing
A small wasp-mimicking moth with transparent wings and a black body banded with yellow. Its larvae bore into the stems of currant and gooseberry bushes.
Did You Know?
Its wasp mimicry is so convincing that gardeners who encounter it rarely realise they are looking at a moth.