Mountain Fritillary vs Blue-Banded Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mountain Fritillary | Blue-Banded Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Boloria napaea | Amegilla cingulata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Apidae |
| Size | 30-38 mm wingspan | 10-12 mm |
| Habitat | Meadows | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Alps, Scandinavia, Rocky Mountains | Australia, Southeast Asia, India |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Mountain Fritillary
A small fritillary with rich orange-brown wings marked with black spots. It occurs in damp alpine meadows alongside streams.
Did You Know?
Males patrol stream corridors searching for freshly emerged females.
Blue-Banded Bee
A striking Australian native bee with iridescent turquoise bands on its abdomen. They are important buzz pollinators of tomatoes and other crops.
Did You Know?
They bang their heads against flowers at 350 times per second to vibrate pollen loose, a technique called buzz pollination.