Dusky-winged Fritillary vs Bhaskara's Leaf Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dusky-winged Fritillary | Bhaskara's Leaf Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Boloria natazhati | Pulchriphyllium bhaskarai |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Phylliidae |
| Size | 28-34 mm wingspan | 6-8 cm |
| Habitat | Tundra & Arctic | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Alaska, Yukon, northern British Columbia | Indonesia (Java) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
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.
Bhaskara's Leaf Insect
A leaf insect endemic to Java, Indonesia, recently separated from closely related species. It has distinctly rounded abdominal lobes.
Did You Know?
It was only recognized as a distinct species in 2021, previously being lumped with mainland Asian leaf insects.