Sara Orangetip vs White-banded Hoverfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sara Orangetip | White-banded Hoverfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anthocharis sara | Leucozona lucorum |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Syrphidae |
| Size | 30-40 mm wingspan | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Western North America | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Sara Orangetip
Small white butterfly with vivid orange forewing tips and mottled greenish hindwing undersides. Flies early in spring in western North America.
Did You Know?
Adults have a single short flight period in spring and are not seen for the rest of the year.
White-banded Hoverfly
A dark hoverfly with a broad white band across the abdomen. It is associated with shaded habitats and visits white umbelliferous flowers.
Did You Know?
Its larvae are predators of aphids found on low-growing vegetation in shaded woodland.