Hummingbird Hawk-Moth vs Arctic Fritillary
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hummingbird Hawk-Moth | Arctic Fritillary |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Macroglossum stellatarum | Boloria chariclea |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 40-50 mm wingspan | 28-36 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Tundra & Arctic |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, Africa | Arctic North America, Scandinavia, Siberia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Hummingbird Hawk-Moth
A day-flying moth that hovers at flowers and produces an audible hum, almost perfectly mimicking a hummingbird. Has exceptional visual memory for flower locations.
Did You Know?
This moth can remember the locations of hundreds of individual flowers and times its visits to when nectar is replenished — a memory feat unmatched by most insects.
Arctic Fritillary
A small, orange-brown fritillary butterfly of arctic and alpine tundra. Its underside has distinctive silvery-white markings.
Did You Know?
It can complete its life cycle in the brief two-month arctic summer.