Pale Brown Hawk Moth vs Dusky-winged Fritillary
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pale Brown Hawk Moth | Dusky-winged Fritillary |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Theretra nessus | Boloria natazhati |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 55-75 mm | 28-34 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Orchards | Tundra & Arctic |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | South Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia | Alaska, Yukon, northern British Columbia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Pale Brown Hawk Moth
A sleek hawk moth with uniform brown coloring and darker lateral stripes along the body. It is widespread across tropical Asia and Australasia.
Did You Know?
Theretra nessus caterpillars undergo dramatic color changes between instars, shifting from green to brown as they mature.
Dusky-winged Fritillary
A small fritillary butterfly with dark brown wings bearing orange spots and complex underside markings. It flies in remote mountain passes and high tundra. The species is named after Mount Natazhat in Alaska.
Did You Know?
This butterfly is so restricted to high-altitude Arctic habitats that each mountain population may be genetically distinct.