Mountain Fritillary vs Indian Flower Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mountain Fritillary | Indian Flower Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Boloria napaea | Scolia quadripustulata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Scoliidae |
| Size | 30-38 mm wingspan | 18-28 mm |
| Habitat | Meadows | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Alps, Scandinavia, Rocky Mountains | India, Sri Lanka, Southeast 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.
Indian Flower Wasp
A robust black scoliid wasp with four yellowish spots on its abdomen found across South Asia. It targets white grubs of scarab beetles in agricultural soils.
Did You Know?
Indian farmers have long recognized this wasp as a beneficial ally against destructive white grubs in sugarcane fields.