Cynthia's Fritillary vs Anna's Eighty-Eight
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cynthia's Fritillary | Anna's Eighty-Eight |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Euphydryas cynthia | Diaethria anna |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 34-42 mm wingspan | 30-40 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Mountains | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Alps, Bulgaria | Central America, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Cynthia's Fritillary
A striking black-and-white checkered fritillary with orange markings. Males and females differ dramatically in coloration.
Did You Know?
Males are mostly black and white while females are predominantly orange and black.
Anna's Eighty-Eight
A small neotropical butterfly with bright blue-green upper wings and a striking black-and-white numeral pattern underneath. It is closely related to Cramer's eighty-eight.
Did You Know?
Despite being named for the number pattern, many individuals actually display patterns closer to '89' than '88.'