Mountain Fritillary vs Swallow Prominent
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mountain Fritillary | Swallow Prominent |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Boloria napaea | Pheosia tremula |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Notodontidae |
| Size | 30-38 mm wingspan | Wingspan 44-60mm |
| Habitat | Meadows | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Alps, Scandinavia, Rocky Mountains | Europe, 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.
Swallow Prominent
A pale grey-white moth with a distinctive dark wedge-shaped mark along the inner edge of each forewing. It has a deeply toothed trailing wing edge.
Did You Know?
Its name comes from the deeply notched trailing edge of the hindwings which gives them a swallow-tail like appearance.