Orange Sulphur vs Pale Arctic Clouded Yellow
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Orange Sulphur | Pale Arctic Clouded Yellow |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Colias eurytheme | Colias werdandi |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Pieridae |
| Size | 35-55 mm wingspan | 38-46 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Mountains |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Northern Scandinavia, Finnish Lapland, Kola Peninsula |
| 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.
Pale Arctic Clouded Yellow
A pale greenish-yellow butterfly with very faint dark wing borders. It is closely associated with Scandinavian mountain habitats. The underside is pale with a small orange-ringed discal spot.
Did You Know?
This butterfly is endemic to the Scandinavian mountains and is not found anywhere else in the world.