Arctic Fritillary vs Zodion Thick-headed Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Arctic Fritillary | Zodion Thick-headed Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Boloria chariclea | Zodion cinereum |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Conopidae |
| Size | 28-36 mm wingspan | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Tundra & Arctic | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Arctic North America, Scandinavia, Siberia | Europe, North America |
| 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.
Zodion Thick-headed Fly
A small, grayish-brown conopid fly with a slightly swollen head and prominent proboscis. It is commonly found on flowers where it stalks small bees and wasps for parasitism.
Did You Know?
Unlike larger conopids that tackle bumblebees, this species specializes in parasitizing smaller sweat bees and halictids.