Ross's Alpine vs Macrosoma lucivittata
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ross's Alpine | Macrosoma lucivittata |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Erebia rossii | Macrosoma lucivittata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Hedylidae |
| Size | 34-42 mm wingspan | 32-42 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Tundra & Arctic | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Arctic Alaska, northern Canada, Yukon Territory | Central America, South America |
| 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.
Macrosoma lucivittata
Moth-butterfly with pale wings bearing a translucent vitreous stripe. One of the more distinctive hedylid species.
Did You Know?
The glass-like wing stripe may function in crypsis by breaking up the wing outline at night.