Dusky-winged Fritillary vs Nettle Root Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dusky-winged Fritillary | Nettle Root Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Boloria natazhati | Phyllobius virideaeris |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 28-34 mm wingspan | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Tundra & Arctic | Hedgerows |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Alaska, Yukon, northern British Columbia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Nettle Root Weevil
A bright green-scaled weevil found on nettles and other vegetation in spring. Extremely common but the scales wear off with age revealing black cuticle. Adults chew leaf edges.
Did You Know?
Fresh specimens are brilliant metallic green, but old worn individuals look like completely different black beetles.