Dingy Arctic Fritillary vs White-legged Damselfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dingy Arctic Fritillary | White-legged Damselfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Boloria improba | Platycnemis pennipes |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Platycnemididae |
| Size | 26-32 mm wingspan | 32-37 mm body length |
| Habitat | Tundra & Arctic | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Arctic Scandinavia, Svalbard, Arctic Russia, Alaska, Canadian Arctic | Western Europe, Central Europe, Eastern Europe |
| 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.
White-legged Damselfly
A pale, delicate damselfly with distinctively flattened white legs that the male waves during courtship displays. It prefers slow-flowing rivers and canals.
Did You Know?
Males display their expanded white legs like flags to attract females during courtship.