Duke of Burgundy vs Dusky-winged Fritillary
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Duke of Burgundy | Dusky-winged Fritillary |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hamearis lucina | Boloria natazhati |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Riodinidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 29-34 mm wingspan | 28-34 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Tundra & Arctic |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Alaska, Yukon, northern British Columbia |
| Conservation | Least Concern (declining regionally) | Least Concern |
Duke of Burgundy
A small, chequered brown and orange butterfly and Europe's only member of the metalmark family. It has declined significantly due to habitat loss.
Did You Know?
Despite its common name suggesting a fritillary, it belongs to an entirely different family.
Dusky-winged Fritillary
A small fritillary butterfly with dark brown wings bearing orange spots and complex underside markings. It flies in remote mountain passes and high tundra. The species is named after Mount Natazhat in Alaska.
Did You Know?
This butterfly is so restricted to high-altitude Arctic habitats that each mountain population may be genetically distinct.