Arctic Fritillary vs Great Banded Grayling
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Arctic Fritillary | Great Banded Grayling |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Boloria chariclea | Brintesia circe |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 28-36 mm wingspan | 60-70 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Tundra & Arctic | Heathland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Arctic North America, Scandinavia, Siberia | Southern and central Europe, western Asia |
| 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.
Great Banded Grayling
A large brown butterfly with a prominent white band across the hindwing underside, resembling a tree-trunk fragment. It settles on tree bark and rocks, becoming almost invisible.
Did You Know?
When it lands on a tree trunk, it tilts to eliminate its shadow, perfecting its bark-like camouflage.