Frigga Fritillary vs Bee-fly Hawk Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Frigga Fritillary | Bee-fly Hawk Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Boloria frigga | Macroglossum bombylans |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 34-42 mm wingspan | 30-40 mm |
| Habitat | Tundra & Arctic | Forests |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Alaska, northern Canada, Scandinavia, Finland, Siberia | India, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia, southern China |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Frigga Fritillary
A medium-sized fritillary with tawny-orange wings and a bold pattern of dark lines. The hindwing underside has a distinctive purplish sheen with white median band. It flies slowly over boggy tundra terrain.
Did You Know?
Named after Frigga, wife of the Norse god Odin, this butterfly prefers the wettest, boggiest parts of the tundra.
Bee-fly Hawk Moth
A small day-flying hawk moth that mimics a bumblebee with its furry body and buzzing flight. It visits flowers in gardens and forest edges across South and Southeast Asia.
Did You Know?
Its species name 'bombylans' means 'buzzing like a bee,' referring to both its sound and appearance during flower visits.