Dusky-winged Fritillary vs South American Walking Stick
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dusky-winged Fritillary | South American Walking Stick |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Boloria natazhati | Ctenomorpha gargantua |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Phasmatidae |
| Size | 28-34 mm wingspan | 180-250 mm |
| Habitat | Tundra & Arctic | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Alaska, Yukon, northern British Columbia | South America (Brazil, Peru, 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.
South American Walking Stick
An extremely long stick insect that can reach over 250 mm in body length, making it one of the longest insects in South America. It is bright green as a nymph, becoming brown and bark-like as an adult. Females are flightless, while males can glide short distances.
Did You Know?
When threatened, it drops to the ground and lies perfectly still, becoming virtually indistinguishable from a fallen twig.