Dingy Arctic Fritillary vs Corn Earworm
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dingy Arctic Fritillary | Corn Earworm |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Boloria improba | Helicoverpa zea |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Noctuidae |
| Size | 26-32 mm wingspan | 35-40 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Tundra & Arctic | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Arctic Scandinavia, Svalbard, Arctic Russia, Alaska, Canadian Arctic | Americas |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Not Evaluated |
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.
Corn Earworm
A highly polyphagous moth whose caterpillars feed inside corn ears, tomato fruits, and cotton bolls. It is one of the costliest crop pests in the Americas.
Did You Know?
Caterpillars are cannibalistic, so usually only one survives per corn ear.