Freija Fritillary vs Green Chironomid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Freija Fritillary | Green Chironomid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Boloria freija | Tanytarsus pallidicornis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Chironomidae |
| Size | 30-40 mm wingspan | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Tundra & Arctic | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Alaska, northern Canada, Scandinavia, Finland, northern Russia, Siberia | Europe |
| 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.
Green Chironomid
A small greenish midge common in clean flowing water habitats. Larvae build portable silk tubes attached to stone surfaces.
Did You Know?
Males form dense aerial mating swarms at dusk that resemble rising columns of smoke above waterways.