Arctic Fritillary vs Blue Nawab
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Arctic Fritillary | Blue Nawab |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Boloria chariclea | Polyura schreiber |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 28-36 mm wingspan | 80-100 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Tundra & Arctic | Forests |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Arctic North America, Scandinavia, Siberia | Southeast Asia (Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Myanmar) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Arctic Fritillary
A small, orange-brown fritillary butterfly of arctic and alpine tundra. Its underside has distinctive silvery-white markings.
Did You Know?
It can complete its life cycle in the brief two-month arctic summer.
Blue Nawab
A powerful and fast-flying butterfly with a pale bluish-white upper surface and intricate brown and orange undersides. It has distinctive short tails on the hindwings and a rapid, gliding flight.
Did You Know?
Unlike many butterflies, the Blue Nawab rarely visits flowers and instead prefers fermenting fruit and animal dung for nutrients.