Poplar Admiral vs Pale Arctic Clouded Yellow
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Poplar Admiral | Pale Arctic Clouded Yellow |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Limenitis populi | Colias werdandi |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Pieridae |
| Size | 70-90 mm wingspan | 38-46 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Mountains |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Central and northern Europe, temperate Asia | Northern Scandinavia, Finnish Lapland, Kola Peninsula |
| Conservation | Least Concern (declining in western Europe) | Least Concern |
Poplar Admiral
Europe's largest nymphalid butterfly with broad dark wings bearing white bands and orange submarginal crescents. It is shy and rarely descends from the forest canopy.
Did You Know?
It is so difficult to observe that many lepidopterists travel years before seeing one in the wild.
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.