Crimson Marsh Glider vs Uncompahgre Fritillary Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Crimson Marsh Glider | Uncompahgre Fritillary Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trithemis aurora | Boloria acrocnema |
| Order | Odonata | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Libellulidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 30-38mm | 3-4 cm wingspan |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Asia, Oceania | United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Crimson Marsh Glider
A dazzling dragonfly where males are vivid crimson-pink with rose-tinted wing bases. Females are olive-brown. It perches on vegetation tips near marshes and ponds.
Did You Know?
The brilliant crimson-pink color of the male is among the most vivid of any dragonfly in Asia.
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.