Clouded Yellow vs Pale Clouded Yellow
Colias croceus compared with Colias hyale
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Clouded Yellow | Pale Clouded Yellow |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum same | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class same | Insecta (Insects) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order same | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) |
| Family same | Pieridae | Pieridae |
| Genus same | Colias | Colias |
| Species | Colias croceus | Colias hyale |
Evolutionary Relationship
Clouded Yellow and Pale Clouded Yellow share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Colias.
Conservation Status
Clouded Yellow
LC — Least ConcernPale Clouded Yellow
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Clouded Yellow | Pale Clouded Yellow |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Clouded Yellow
Inhabits Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.
Found across Asia (Cyprus) and Europe (40 countries).
Pale Clouded Yellow
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found across Europe (35 countries).
Clouded Yellow
Clouded Yellow (Colias croceus) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.
Pale Clouded Yellow
Pale Clouded Yellow (Colias hyale) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 35 countries:
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