Indian Fritillary vs Sunbeam Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Indian Fritillary | Sunbeam Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Argyreus hyperbius | Curetis thetis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Lycaenidae |
| Size | 55-70 mm wingspan | 34-40 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Forests |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | South Asia, East Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia | South Asia, Southeast Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Indian Fritillary
Orange wings with rounded black spots; females have darker forewings with white patches. Females mimic the toxic Danaus chrysippus.
Did You Know?
Female-limited Batesian mimicry protects them while males retain the ancestral orange pattern.
Sunbeam Butterfly
Dark upper wings contrast with brilliant silvery-white undersides. Fast-flying and sun-loving, often found darting around treetops.
Did You Know?
Its reflective silver underside flashes in sunlight, earning the genus the name Sunbeam.