Arctic Ringlet vs Dragon Swallowtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Arctic Ringlet | Dragon Swallowtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Erebia disa | Sericinus montela |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 34-42 mm wingspan | 52-70 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Tundra & Arctic | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Scandinavia, Siberia, Northern North America | China, Korea, Russian Far East |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Arctic Ringlet
A dark brown ringlet butterfly of arctic and alpine bogs. It flies low over sedge tussocks in a slow, bobbing flight pattern.
Did You Know?
It has a two-year life cycle in the Arctic, with larvae overwintering twice.
Dragon Swallowtail
A delicate white swallowtail with black veins and red spots, bearing long spatulate tails. It has a weak fluttering flight close to the ground.
Did You Know?
It belongs to a primitive lineage of swallowtails that diverged from other papilionids over 60 million years ago.