Pale Arctic Clouded Yellow vs Banded General Soldier Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pale Arctic Clouded Yellow | Banded General Soldier Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Colias werdandi | Stratiomys potamida |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Stratiomyidae |
| Size | 38-46 mm wingspan | 12-16 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Northern Scandinavia, Finnish Lapland, Kola Peninsula | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
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.