Rajah Brooke's Birdwing vs Freija Fritillary
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rajah Brooke's Birdwing | Freija Fritillary |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trogonoptera brookiana | Boloria freija |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | Wingspan 150-170mm | 30-40 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Mountains | Tundra & Arctic |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Asia | Alaska, northern Canada, Scandinavia, Finland, northern Russia, Siberia |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Rajah Brooke's Birdwing
A striking birdwing butterfly with jet black wings crossed by brilliant electric green tooth-shaped markings. It is the national butterfly of Malaysia.
Did You Know?
It was named after Sir James Brooke the first White Rajah of Sarawak by Alfred Russel Wallace who collected the first specimen.
Freija Fritillary
A medium-small fritillary with bright orange wings bearing black zigzag markings. The hindwing underside features a distinctive arrowhead pattern in white and brown. It has a rapid, low flight over tundra bogs.
Did You Know?
Named after the Norse goddess Freya, this butterfly is among the first to fly each spring in the boreal north.