Great Banded Grayling vs Gulf Fritillary
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Great Banded Grayling | Gulf Fritillary |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Brintesia circe | Dione vanillae |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 60-70 mm wingspan | 60-95 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Heathland | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Southern and central Europe, western Asia | North America, Central America, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Great Banded Grayling
A large brown butterfly with a prominent white band across the hindwing underside, resembling a tree-trunk fragment. It settles on tree bark and rocks, becoming almost invisible.
Did You Know?
When it lands on a tree trunk, it tilts to eliminate its shadow, perfecting its bark-like camouflage.
Gulf Fritillary
Bright orange wings with black markings above and elongated silver spots below. Despite its name, it belongs to the passion-vine butterfly subfamily.
Did You Know?
Caterpillars are bright orange with black spines to warn predators of chemicals from passion vines.