Zegris eupheme vs Orange Sulphur
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Zegris eupheme | Orange Sulphur |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Zegris eupheme | Colias eurytheme |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Pieridae |
| Size | 4-5 cm wingspan | 35-55 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Spain, Turkey, Central Asia | North America |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Zegris eupheme
A white butterfly with orange wingtip patches found in steppe grasslands from Spain to Central Asia. European populations have declined severely due to agriculture.
Did You Know?
In Spain, it is called the 'sooty orange tip' and is considered one of Europe's rarest pierid butterflies.
Orange Sulphur
Orange-yellow butterfly with black wing borders and a pink-rimmed silver spot on the hindwing underside. Often hybridizes with Clouded Sulphur.
Did You Know?
It became vastly more abundant after European settlers introduced alfalfa farming across North America.