Sara Orangetip vs Yellow Glassy Tiger
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sara Orangetip | Yellow Glassy Tiger |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anthocharis sara | Parantica aspasia |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 30-40 mm wingspan | 70-85 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Mountains | Forests |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Western North America | Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Borneo, Sulawesi) |
| 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.
Yellow Glassy Tiger
A delicate danainae butterfly with semi-transparent wings marked with black veins and margins and pale yellowish cells. It flies slowly and gracefully through the forest understory.
Did You Know?
Males possess specialized hair-pencils on the abdomen that release pheromones during courtship to attract females.