Narrow-winged Bee Fly vs Frigga Fritillary
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Narrow-winged Bee Fly | Frigga Fritillary |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Systoechus vulgaris | Boloria frigga |
| Order | Diptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Bombyliidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 34-42 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Tundra & Arctic |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North Africa | Alaska, northern Canada, Scandinavia, Finland, Siberia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Narrow-winged Bee Fly
A small, hairy bee fly with a rounded body and a short proboscis compared to Bombylius species. It hovers at flowers in arid habitats, frequently visiting low-growing composites.
Did You Know?
Its larvae are important natural enemies of grasshoppers, entering and consuming their egg pods in the soil.
Frigga Fritillary
A medium-sized fritillary with tawny-orange wings and a bold pattern of dark lines. The hindwing underside has a distinctive purplish sheen with white median band. It flies slowly over boggy tundra terrain.
Did You Know?
Named after Frigga, wife of the Norse god Odin, this butterfly prefers the wettest, boggiest parts of the tundra.