Malagasy Skipper Butterfly vs Great Spangled Fritillary
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Malagasy Skipper Butterfly | Great Spangled Fritillary |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Heteropsis narcissus | Speyeria cybele |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 35-45 mm wingspan | 62-88 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Farmland |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Madagascar | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Malagasy Skipper Butterfly
A small satyrinae butterfly with brown wings marked by subtle eyespots along the wing margins. It flies low through forest undergrowth with a characteristic bobbing flight pattern.
Did You Know?
The genus Heteropsis is entirely endemic to Madagascar, representing a unique lineage of satyr butterflies found nowhere else on Earth.
Great Spangled Fritillary
Large orange butterfly with heavy black markings and silver spots on the hindwing underside. Common across much of North America.
Did You Know?
Newly hatched caterpillars do not eat until the following spring after overwintering.