Mediterranean Fruit Fly vs Great Spangled Fritillary
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mediterranean Fruit Fly | Great Spangled Fritillary |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ceratitis capitata | Speyeria cybele |
| Order | Diptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Tephritidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 62-88 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Africa, Mediterranean, Americas, Australasia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Mediterranean Fruit Fly
A small colorful fruit fly with patterned wings and a yellowish body. It is one of the world's most destructive agricultural pests, attacking over 300 fruit species.
Did You Know?
Billions of sterile males are released annually worldwide to suppress wild populations.
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.