Ross's Alpine vs Coppery Dysphania
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ross's Alpine | Coppery Dysphania |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Erebia rossii | Dysphania cuprina |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Geometridae |
| Size | 34-42 mm wingspan | 70-75 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Tundra & Arctic | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | Arctic Alaska, northern Canada, Yukon Territory | Southeast Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Ross's Alpine
A dark brown butterfly with small reddish-orange eye spots on the forewings. Its cryptic coloration allows it to blend with dark tundra soils and rocks. It has a slow, bobbing flight pattern close to the ground.
Did You Know?
Named after the Arctic explorer Sir James Clark Ross, this butterfly takes two full years to develop from egg to adult.
Coppery Dysphania
A brightly colored day-flying moth widespread across Southeast Asia. The metallic coppery-gold and black pattern warns predators of its unpalatability. Flies with a slow, confident wingbeat.
Did You Know?
Flies slowly and conspicuously during the day, confident that its bright warning colors will deter predators.