Great Nawab vs Mountain Fritillary
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Great Nawab | Mountain Fritillary |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Polyura eudamippus | Boloria napaea |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 85-110 mm wingspan | 30-38 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Meadows |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, Myanmar) and Himalayas | Alps, Scandinavia, Rocky Mountains |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Great Nawab
A large and powerful butterfly with pale green-white uppersides and richly marked brown and olive undersides. The hindwings have short pointed tails and the flight is fast and commanding.
Did You Know?
It is attracted to fermented fruit bait and will return repeatedly to the same feeding spot, making it relatively easy to observe.
Mountain Fritillary
A small fritillary with rich orange-brown wings marked with black spots. It occurs in damp alpine meadows alongside streams.
Did You Know?
Males patrol stream corridors searching for freshly emerged females.