Arctic Clouded Yellow vs Dingy Arctic Fritillary
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Arctic Clouded Yellow | Dingy Arctic Fritillary |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Colias tyche | Boloria improba |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 40-50 mm wingspan | 26-32 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Tundra & Arctic | Tundra & Arctic |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Arctic Russia, Siberia, northern Alaska, Yukon | Arctic Scandinavia, Svalbard, Arctic Russia, Alaska, Canadian Arctic |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
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.
Dingy Arctic Fritillary
One of the smallest Arctic fritillaries with dull orange-brown wings and dark markings. The underside is mottled brown and gray with a mossy, cryptic appearance. It has a weak, fluttering flight close to the ground.
Did You Know?
This butterfly is so rare and localized that some populations consist of fewer than 100 individuals on isolated mountain summits.