Helicopter Metalmark vs Polar Fritillary
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Helicopter Metalmark | Polar Fritillary |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chorinea octauius | Boloria polaris |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Riodinidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 35-45 mm wingspan | 30-38 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Tundra & Arctic |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | South America | Canadian Arctic, northern Alaska, Greenland, Svalbard, northern Scandinavia, Siberia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Helicopter Metalmark
Transparent forewings with red and black hindwing tails that twirl in flight. The spinning tails create a helicopter-like effect.
Did You Know?
The elongated hindwing tails rotate during flight, resembling helicopter blades.
Polar Fritillary
A small butterfly with warm orange upperwings marked with dark spots and zigzag lines. The underside has a distinctive pattern of white and reddish-brown patches. It is restricted to true Arctic tundra habitats.
Did You Know?
This is one of the most northerly butterflies in the world, found within a few hundred kilometers of the North Pole on Ellesmere Island.