Ross's Alpine vs Tumbu Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ross's Alpine | Tumbu Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Erebia rossii | Cordylobia anthropophaga |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Calliphoridae |
| Size | 34-42 mm wingspan | 9-12 mm |
| Habitat | Tundra & Arctic | Indoors |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Arctic Alaska, northern Canada, Yukon Territory | Sub-Saharan Africa |
| 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.
Tumbu Fly
An African blow fly whose larvae cause furuncular myiasis in humans and animals. Females lay eggs on soil or clothing hung out to dry.
Did You Know?
Ironing clothes thoroughly after drying them outdoors kills the eggs and prevents skin infestation.