Le Souci vs Danube Clouded Yellow
Colias croceus compared with Colias myrmidone
Key Differences
- Le Souci is Least Concern while Danube Clouded Yellow is Endangered.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Le Souci | Danube Clouded Yellow |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (animal) | Animalia (animal) |
| Phylum same | Arthropoda (arthropodes) | Arthropoda (arthropodes) |
| Class same | Insecta (insecte) | Insecta (insecte) |
| Order same | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) |
| Family same | Pieridae | Pieridae |
| Genus same | Colias | Colias |
| Species | Colias croceus | Colias myrmidone |
Evolutionary Relationship
Le Souci and Danube Clouded Yellow share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Colias.
Conservation Status
Le Souci
LC — Least ConcernDanube Clouded Yellow
EN — EndangeredPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Le Souci | Danube Clouded Yellow |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Le Souci
Inhabits Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.
Found across Asia (Cyprus) and Europe (40 countries).
Danube Clouded Yellow
Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and boreal forests and taiga, among 8 distinct biome types within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Found across Europe (15 countries). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
Le Souci
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.
Danube Clouded Yellow
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 15 countries:
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