White Admiral vs Northern Clouded Yellow
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | White Admiral | Northern Clouded Yellow |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Limenitis camilla | Colias hecla |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Pieridae |
| Size | 52-64 mm wingspan | 38-50 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Tundra & Arctic |
| Diet | Omnivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, temperate Asia, Japan | Arctic Canada, Greenland, Iceland, northern Scandinavia, Siberia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
White Admiral
An elegant woodland butterfly with dark brown wings crossed by a broad white band, noted for its graceful gliding flight. It has expanded northward in Britain in recent decades.
Did You Know?
It has one of the most elegant flight patterns of any European butterfly, alternating glides with short wing beats.
Northern Clouded Yellow
A bright orange-yellow butterfly with broad dark borders on the upperwings. The underside is greenish-yellow with a prominent silver discal spot. It is a strong, fast flier over tundra terrain.
Did You Know?
This butterfly was first described from specimens collected in Greenland by early polar explorers.