Freija Fritillary vs Skipper Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Freija Fritillary | Skipper Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Boloria freija | Epargyreus clarus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Hesperiidae |
| Size | 30-40 mm wingspan | 44-67 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Tundra & Arctic | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Alaska, northern Canada, Scandinavia, Finland, northern Russia, Siberia | North America |
| 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.
Skipper Butterfly
A stout-bodied butterfly with hooked antennae, brown wings with golden spots on the forewing, and a distinctive silver patch on the hindwing underside. It has a rapid, darting flight.
Did You Know?
The caterpillar builds a silk-lined leaf shelter and can eject its droppings up to 150 centimeters away to avoid attracting parasitic wasps.