Great Spangled Fritillary vs Pine White
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Great Spangled Fritillary | Pine White |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Speyeria cybele | Neophasia menapia |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Pieridae |
| Size | 62-88 mm wingspan | 42-52 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Mountains |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Western North America |
| 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.
Pine White
Delicate white butterfly with black forewing veins. Uniquely among pierids, larvae feed on conifer needles rather than broadleaf plants.
Did You Know?
Periodic population explosions can defoliate large stands of ponderosa pine forest.