Small Dusty Wave vs Arctic Clouded Yellow
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Small Dusty Wave | Arctic Clouded Yellow |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Idaea seriata | Colias tyche |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Pieridae |
| Size | 16-20 mm wingspan | 40-50 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Indoors | Tundra & Arctic |
| Diet | Detritivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Arctic Russia, Siberia, northern Alaska, Yukon |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Small Dusty Wave
A tiny pale moth with subtle wavy cross-lines. Commonly found inside buildings where larvae feed on dried organic matter. One of the few moths adapted to indoor living.
Did You Know?
One of the few moth species that has adapted to complete its life cycle entirely inside buildings.
Arctic Clouded Yellow
A medium-sized butterfly with pale greenish-yellow wings and prominent dark borders. The underside has a silvery-white discal spot. It has a powerful, direct flight over open tundra landscapes.
Did You Know?
This butterfly is so well adapted to the Arctic that it can fly in wind speeds that would ground most temperate butterflies.