Oregon Silverspot Butterfly vs Northern Clouded Yellow
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Oregon Silverspot Butterfly | Northern Clouded Yellow |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Speyeria zerene hippolyta | Colias hecla |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Pieridae |
| Size | 5-6 cm wingspan | 38-50 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Tundra & Arctic |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | United States | Arctic Canada, Greenland, Iceland, northern Scandinavia, Siberia |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Oregon Silverspot Butterfly
A medium-sized fritillary butterfly with bright silver spots on its hindwing undersides. It inhabits coastal grasslands from Washington to northern California.
Did You Know?
Its larvae feed exclusively on early blue violet plants that grow in wind-swept coastal prairies.
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.