Green Dragontail vs Dingy Arctic Fritillary
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Green Dragontail | Dingy Arctic Fritillary |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lamproptera meges | Boloria improba |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 40-55 mm wingspan, tails up to 30 mm | 26-32 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Tundra & Arctic |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia) | Arctic Scandinavia, Svalbard, Arctic Russia, Alaska, Canadian Arctic |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Green Dragontail
A diminutive swallowtail butterfly with translucent green-tinted wings and extraordinarily long, slender tail streamers on the hindwings. It hovers like a hummingbird while feeding.
Did You Know?
It is one of the smallest swallowtails in the world and its hovering flight, combined with translucent wings, makes it look like a tiny dragonfly.
Dingy Arctic Fritillary
One of the smallest Arctic fritillaries with dull orange-brown wings and dark markings. The underside is mottled brown and gray with a mossy, cryptic appearance. It has a weak, fluttering flight close to the ground.
Did You Know?
This butterfly is so rare and localized that some populations consist of fewer than 100 individuals on isolated mountain summits.