Banded Hairstreak vs Dusky-winged Fritillary
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Banded Hairstreak | Dusky-winged Fritillary |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Satyrium calanus | Boloria natazhati |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 25-32 mm wingspan | 28-34 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Tundra & Arctic |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Eastern United States and southeastern Canada | Alaska, Yukon, northern British Columbia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Banded Hairstreak
A small dark brown butterfly with conspicuous bands of white-edged dark dashes on its hindwing underside. It has a short thin tail and a small orange spot near the tail.
Did You Know?
It rubs its hindwings together after landing, moving the tails to mimic antennae and trick predators into attacking the wrong end.
Dusky-winged Fritillary
A small fritillary butterfly with dark brown wings bearing orange spots and complex underside markings. It flies in remote mountain passes and high tundra. The species is named after Mount Natazhat in Alaska.
Did You Know?
This butterfly is so restricted to high-altitude Arctic habitats that each mountain population may be genetically distinct.