Frigga Fritillary vs Pearly-banded Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Frigga Fritillary | Pearly-banded Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Boloria frigga | Nomia melanderi |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Halictidae |
| Size | 34-42 mm wingspan | 8-10 mm |
| Habitat | Tundra & Arctic | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Alaska, northern Canada, Scandinavia, Finland, Siberia | Western North America |
| 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.
Pearly-banded Bee
A ground-nesting bee with pearly white abdominal bands vital for alfalfa pollination. Large nesting aggregations in alkaline soils can contain millions of individuals.
Did You Know?
Farmers in the Pacific Northwest actively manage nesting sites to boost alfalfa seed yields.