Dusky-winged Fritillary vs Pink Glasswing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dusky-winged Fritillary | Pink Glasswing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Boloria natazhati | Cithaerias pireta |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 28-34 mm wingspan | 45-55 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Tundra & Arctic | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Alaska, Yukon, northern British Columbia | Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil, Bolivia |
| 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.
Pink Glasswing
A forest-floor butterfly with mostly transparent wings and delicate pink-tinted hind wing patches. It has a weak, fluttering flight close to the ground.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few butterflies that spends almost its entire life in near-darkness on the rainforest floor.