Pale Arctic Clouded Yellow vs Two-coloured Mason Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pale Arctic Clouded Yellow | Two-coloured Mason Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Colias werdandi | Osmia bicolor |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Megachilidae |
| Size | 38-46 mm wingspan | 8-11 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Grasslands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Northern Scandinavia, Finnish Lapland, Kola Peninsula | Europe |
| 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.
Two-coloured Mason Bee
A distinctive bee with a black head and thorax and bright orange abdominal hair. It uniquely nests inside empty snail shells on chalk grasslands.
Did You Know?
After filling a snail shell with pollen and eggs, the female camouflages it by piling grass and plant stems over it.