Painted Jezebel vs Northern Clouded Yellow
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Painted Jezebel | Northern Clouded Yellow |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Delias hyparete | Colias hecla |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Pieridae |
| Size | 60-80 mm wingspan | 38-50 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Tundra & Arctic |
| Diet | Parasites | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Myanmar, Vietnam) | Arctic Canada, Greenland, Iceland, northern Scandinavia, Siberia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Painted Jezebel
A brightly colored butterfly with white uppersides and strikingly colorful undersides featuring red, yellow, and black patches on the hindwings. It often roosts in large communal groups.
Did You Know?
At dusk, dozens of individuals gather in communal roosts hanging upside down from branches, displaying their warning-colored undersides.
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.