Dingy Arctic Fritillary vs Common Windmill
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dingy Arctic Fritillary | Common Windmill |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Boloria improba | Byasa polyeuctes |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 26-32 mm wingspan | Wingspan 80-100 mm |
| Habitat | Tundra & Arctic | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Arctic Scandinavia, Svalbard, Arctic Russia, Alaska, Canadian Arctic | China, India, Nepal, Myanmar |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Dingy Arctic Fritillary
One of the smallest Arctic fritillaries with dull orange-brown wings and dark markings. The underside is mottled brown and gray with a mossy, cryptic appearance. It has a weak, fluttering flight close to the ground.
Did You Know?
This butterfly is so rare and localized that some populations consist of fewer than 100 individuals on isolated mountain summits.
Common Windmill
A black swallowtail with red body spots and white-patched hindwings that flutter in a distinctive windmill pattern. It flies slowly and confidently due to its toxicity.
Did You Know?
Its slow, meandering flight advertises its toxic body chemistry to potential predators.