Great Spangled Fritillary vs Arctic Grayling
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Great Spangled Fritillary | Arctic Grayling |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Speyeria cybele | Oeneis bore |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 62-88 mm wingspan | 38-48 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Mountains |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Arctic Scandinavia, Finland, northern Russia, Siberia, Alaska, northern Canada |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Great Spangled Fritillary
Large orange butterfly with heavy black markings and silver spots on the hindwing underside. Common across much of North America.
Did You Know?
Newly hatched caterpillars do not eat until the following spring after overwintering.
Arctic Grayling
A pale grayish-brown butterfly with a translucent, papery wing quality and subtle darker striations. Its cryptic appearance makes it nearly invisible on lichen-covered rocks. Adults are extremely wary and difficult to approach.
Did You Know?
When this butterfly lands on lichen-covered rocks, it tilts sideways to align its wing veins with the rock cracks, achieving near-perfect camouflage.