Sertania Metalmark vs Great Orange Tip

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Sertania Metalmark Great Orange Tip
Scientific Name Sertania circumdata Hebomoia glaucippe
Order Lepidoptera Lepidoptera
Family Riodinidae Pieridae
Size 22-28 mm wingspan Wingspan 75-100mm
Habitat Grasslands Forests
Diet Nectar Feeders Herbivores
Regions South America Asia, Oceania
Conservation Least Concern Least Concern

Sertania Metalmark

Small brown butterfly with orange patches and metallic scaling on the underside. Endemic to the Brazilian cerrado biome.

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Did You Know?

Its range is restricted almost entirely to the threatened cerrado savanna biome of Brazil.

Great Orange Tip

The largest pierid butterfly in the world with white wings bearing brilliant orange tips. It has a fast powerful flight.

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Did You Know?

Its underwing pattern perfectly mimics a dead leaf providing excellent camouflage when it rests with wings closed.