Dingy Arctic Fritillary vs Ocellated Flower Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dingy Arctic Fritillary | Ocellated Flower Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Boloria improba | Pseudocreobotra ocellata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Mantodea |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Hymenopodidae |
| Size | 26-32 mm wingspan | 25-40 mm |
| Habitat | Tundra & Arctic | Heathland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Arctic Scandinavia, Svalbard, Arctic Russia, Alaska, Canadian Arctic | West Africa, Central Africa |
| 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.
Ocellated Flower Mantis
A small African flower mantis closely related to the spiny flower mantis. It has a prominent spiral marking on its wings that resembles the number nine.
Did You Know?
It is named 'ocellata' for the eye-like spots on its wings used in defensive displays.