Privet Hawk-moth vs Frigga Fritillary
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Privet Hawk-moth | Frigga Fritillary |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sphinx ligustri | Boloria frigga |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Sphingidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 90-120 mm wingspan | 34-42 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Tundra & Arctic |
| Diet | Omnivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, western Asia | Alaska, northern Canada, Scandinavia, Finland, Siberia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Privet Hawk-moth
Britain's largest resident moth, with a massive body bearing pink and black abdominal stripes. Its horn-tipped caterpillar is bright green with purple and white diagonal stripes.
Did You Know?
The caterpillar performs a sphinx-like pose when disturbed, which gave the Sphingidae family its name.
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.