Desert Digger Bee vs Arctic Fritillary
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Desert Digger Bee | Arctic Fritillary |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Centris pallida | Boloria chariclea |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Apidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 15-22 mm | 28-36 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Tundra & Arctic |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Arctic North America, Scandinavia, Siberia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Desert Digger Bee
A large, fuzzy solitary bee of the Sonoran Desert that nests in burrows in hard-packed soil. Males patrol nesting areas and dig up emerging females to mate.
Did You Know?
Males locate females still underground by detecting their scent through the soil surface.
Arctic Fritillary
A small, orange-brown fritillary butterfly of arctic and alpine tundra. Its underside has distinctive silvery-white markings.
Did You Know?
It can complete its life cycle in the brief two-month arctic summer.