Emperor Moth vs Arctic Fritillary
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Emperor Moth | Arctic Fritillary |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Saturnia pavonia | Boloria chariclea |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Saturniidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 55-85 mm wingspan | 28-36 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Heathland | Tundra & Arctic |
| Diet | Omnivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, temperate Asia | Arctic North America, Scandinavia, Siberia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Emperor Moth
Europe's only native member of the giant silk moth family, with prominent eyespots on all four wings. Males are colourful day-fliers while females are larger and nocturnal.
Did You Know?
Males can detect a virgin female's scent from over a mile away using their huge feathered antennae.
Arctic Fritillary
A small, orange-brown fritillary butterfly of arctic and alpine tundra. Its underside has distinctive silvery-white markings.
Did You Know?
It can complete its life cycle in the brief two-month arctic summer.