Mountain Fritillary vs Four-spotted Footman Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mountain Fritillary | Four-spotted Footman Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Boloria napaea | Lithosia quadra |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Erebidae |
| Size | 30-38 mm wingspan | 35-55 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Meadows | Woodlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Alps, Scandinavia, Rocky Mountains | Europe, Western Asia |
| 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.
Four-spotted Footman Moth
A large footman moth with strong sexual dimorphism; males are grey with two forewing spots, females yellow with four large blue-black spots. Females are significantly larger than males.
Did You Know?
When handled, it can exude a yellow fluid from its thorax that stains skin.