Freija Fritillary vs Bronze Furrow Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Freija Fritillary | Bronze Furrow Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Boloria freija | Halictus tumulorum |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Halictidae |
| Size | 30-40 mm wingspan | 6-8 mm |
| Habitat | Tundra & Arctic | Tundra & Arctic |
| Diet | Omnivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Alaska, northern Canada, Scandinavia, Finland, northern Russia, Siberia | Europe, Asia, North Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Freija Fritillary
A medium-small fritillary with bright orange wings bearing black zigzag markings. The hindwing underside features a distinctive arrowhead pattern in white and brown. It has a rapid, low flight over tundra bogs.
Did You Know?
Named after the Norse goddess Freya, this butterfly is among the first to fly each spring in the boreal north.
Bronze Furrow Bee
A small, dark metallic furrow bee with a subtle bronze sheen widespread across the Palearctic. It is primitively eusocial with small colonies.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most ubiquitous wild bees in Europe and can be found foraging in virtually any flower-rich habitat from sea level to mountaintops.