High Brown Fritillary vs Clipper Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | High Brown Fritillary | Clipper Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Fabriciana adippe | Parthenos sylvia |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 55-65 mm wingspan | 90-110 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Mountains |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Western Europe, Central Europe, Southern Europe | Southeast Asia (Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Myanmar, Vietnam) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
High Brown Fritillary
A large, fast-flying fritillary with rich tawny-orange wings and a complex pattern of silver spots beneath. It is one of Europe's most rapidly declining butterflies.
Did You Know?
In Britain it is the country's most endangered butterfly, having lost over 80% of its colonies.
Clipper Butterfly
A powerful gliding butterfly with broad wings marked in pale blue-green, brown, and white. It has a distinctive sailing flight style, gliding on stiffly held wings between trees.
Did You Know?
It exists in multiple color forms across its range, with wing colors varying from bluish-green to honey-brown in different regions.