Frigga Fritillary vs Desert Large-headed Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Frigga Fritillary | Desert Large-headed Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Boloria frigga | Ctenocolletes nigricans |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Stenotritidae |
| Size | 34-42 mm wingspan | 11-15 mm |
| Habitat | Tundra & Arctic | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Alaska, northern Canada, Scandinavia, Finland, Siberia | Central and Western Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
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.
Desert Large-headed Bee
A dark-bodied, heat-tolerant bee found in arid inland Australia. It forages during the hottest parts of the day when most other bees are inactive.
Did You Know?
It can remain active in ambient temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius that would ground most other bee species.