Polar Fritillary vs Blue Triangle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Polar Fritillary | Blue Triangle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Boloria polaris | Graphium sarpedon |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 30-38 mm wingspan | 6-8 cm wingspan |
| Habitat | Tundra & Arctic | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Canadian Arctic, northern Alaska, Greenland, Svalbard, northern Scandinavia, Siberia | Australia, Southeast Asia, India |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Polar Fritillary
A small butterfly with warm orange upperwings marked with dark spots and zigzag lines. The underside has a distinctive pattern of white and reddish-brown patches. It is restricted to true Arctic tundra habitats.
Did You Know?
This is one of the most northerly butterflies in the world, found within a few hundred kilometers of the North Pole on Ellesmere Island.
Blue Triangle
A swift-flying black swallowtail with a band of translucent blue-green spots across both wings. It is common along the east coast of Australia.
Did You Know?
It has adapted to feed on the introduced camphor laurel, turning an invasive weed into a food source.