Cynthia's Fritillary vs Magpie Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cynthia's Fritillary | Magpie Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Euphydryas cynthia | Abraxas grossulariata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Geometridae |
| Size | 34-42 mm wingspan | 38-48 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Mountains | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Alps, Bulgaria | Europe, temperate Asia |
| 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.
Magpie Moth
A conspicuous white moth with bold black spots and an orange-yellow band across the wings. It played a historic role in the discovery of sex-linked inheritance.
Did You Know?
Leonard Doncaster's experiments on this moth in 1906 provided early evidence for sex-linked genetics.