Wood White vs Small Apollo
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Wood White | Small Apollo |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leptidea sinapis | Parnassius phoebus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 36-48 mm wingspan | 50-60 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Meadows | Meadows |
| Diet | Omnivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, western Asia | Central Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Wood White
A delicate, fluttery butterfly with rounded white wings and a small grey wingtip patch. It has a weak, dancing flight close to the ground.
Did You Know?
It was recently discovered to be a complex of three cryptic species indistinguishable by appearance alone.
Small Apollo
A high-altitude alpine butterfly with translucent white wings bearing small red and black spots. It flies weakly over alpine meadows and scree slopes above the treeline.
Did You Know?
It only occurs above the treeline in the Alps and is one of Europe's highest-altitude butterflies.