Banded Peacock Butterfly vs Uncompahgre Fritillary Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Banded Peacock Butterfly | Uncompahgre Fritillary Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anartia fatima | Boloria acrocnema |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 55-65 mm wingspan | 3-4 cm wingspan |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Mountains |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Mexico, Central America, Colombia, Venezuela | United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Banded Peacock Butterfly
A medium-sized butterfly with dark brown wings crossed by a broad creamy-white band and orange wing bases. It is a fast, alert flier common in disturbed habitats.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most frequently encountered butterflies in Central American cities, thriving alongside human habitation.
Uncompahgre Fritillary Butterfly
A small alpine butterfly found only above 3900 m in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado. It was not discovered until 1978.
Did You Know?
Climate change is pushing its alpine habitat ever higher, leaving it with nowhere to go.