Swallow-tailed Moth vs Moorland Clouded Yellow
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Swallow-tailed Moth | Moorland Clouded Yellow |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ourapteryx sambucaria | Colias palaeno |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Pieridae |
| Size | 50-62 mm wingspan | 48-54 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Mountains |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, temperate Asia | Northern and central Europe, temperate Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern (nationally endangered in several co |
Swallow-tailed Moth
A large, pale lemon-yellow moth with pointed tail-like projections on its hindwings. Its graceful shape and colour make it one of the most elegant geometrid moths.
Did You Know?
Despite its butterfly-like tail extensions, it is a true moth and is strongly attracted to light.
Moorland Clouded Yellow
A lemon-yellow butterfly with dark wing borders found in northern bogs and mountain moors. It is a glacial relict species that has declined as peatlands have been drained.
Did You Know?
As a relic of the last ice age, it survives only in the coldest, most acidic habitats in western Europe.