Oregon Silverspot Butterfly vs Burnet Companion
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Oregon Silverspot Butterfly | Burnet Companion |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Speyeria zerene hippolyta | Euclidia glyphica |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Erebidae |
| Size | 5-6 cm wingspan | Wingspan 25-30mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | United States | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Oregon Silverspot Butterfly
A medium-sized fritillary butterfly with bright silver spots on its hindwing undersides. It inhabits coastal grasslands from Washington to northern California.
Did You Know?
Its larvae feed exclusively on early blue violet plants that grow in wind-swept coastal prairies.
Burnet Companion
A small day-flying brown and orange moth often seen flying alongside burnet moths on flower-rich grasslands.
Did You Know?
Named because it is often seen flying in the company of six-spot burnet moths on the same flower-rich meadows.