Cynthia's Fritillary vs Northern Pitch Twig Moth Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cynthia's Fritillary | Northern Pitch Twig Moth Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Euphydryas cynthia | Xyela alpigena |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Xyelidae |
| Size | 34-42 mm wingspan | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Mountains |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Pollen Feeders |
| Regions | Alps, Bulgaria | Europe, particularly Alpine regions |
| 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.
Northern Pitch Twig Moth Sawfly
A minute sawfly that is part of the oldest surviving lineage of Hymenoptera. Adults have the distinctive elongated third antennal segment characteristic of xyelids.
Did You Know?
This high-altitude species represents a living lineage that has survived essentially unchanged for over 200 million years.