Polar Fritillary vs Golden Orchid Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Polar Fritillary | Golden Orchid Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Boloria polaris | Eufriesea surinamensis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Apidae |
| Size | 30-38 mm wingspan | 18-24 mm |
| Habitat | Tundra & Arctic | Forests |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Canadian Arctic, northern Alaska, Greenland, Svalbard, northern Scandinavia, Siberia | Suriname, Brazil, French Guiana, Venezuela, Central America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Golden Orchid Bee
A stunningly beautiful orchid bee with a metallic golden-green body and reddish legs. It is a solitary nester that builds cells from resin and plant material.
Did You Know?
Females construct their nest cells from tree resin, which has natural antimicrobial properties that protect developing larvae.