Pale Arctic Clouded Yellow vs Comet Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pale Arctic Clouded Yellow | Comet Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Colias werdandi | Argema mittrei |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Saturniidae |
| Size | 38-46 mm wingspan | 200 mm wingspan, 150 mm tail |
| Habitat | Mountains | Forests |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Northern Scandinavia, Finnish Lapland, Kola Peninsula | Africa |
| 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.
Comet Moth
One of the worlds largest silk moths, with brilliant yellow wings and tail spans reaching 20 cm. Endemic to Madagascar. Males have longer tails than females.
Did You Know?
The comet moths spectacular 15-20 cm tail is the longest of any moth — and like the luna moth, it likely evolved to confuse bat echolocation.