Pale Arctic Clouded Yellow vs Socotran Emperor Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pale Arctic Clouded Yellow | Socotran Emperor Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Colias werdandi | Charaxes balfouri |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 38-46 mm wingspan | 55-70 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Mountains | Heathland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Northern Scandinavia, Finnish Lapland, Kola Peninsula | Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
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.
Socotran Emperor Butterfly
An endemic butterfly found only on the island of Socotra in the Indian Ocean. Part of the islands extraordinary 42% insect endemism rate.
Did You Know?
Socotra island has been called the Galapagos of the Indian Ocean — over 42% of its insect species are found nowhere else on Earth.