Sleepy Orange vs Poplar Admiral
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sleepy Orange | Poplar Admiral |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eurema nicippe | Limenitis populi |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 35-50 mm wingspan | 70-90 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Forests |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | North America, Central America | Central and northern Europe, temperate Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern (declining in western Europe) |
Sleepy Orange
Bright orange butterfly with irregular black borders and a small dark spot on the forewing. Named for a sleepy-eye-shaped mark.
Did You Know?
The name refers to a small mark on the forewing underside that resembles a half-closed eye.
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.