Russet-tipped Clubtail vs Dingy Arctic Fritillary
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Russet-tipped Clubtail | Dingy Arctic Fritillary |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stylurus plagiatus | Boloria improba |
| Order | Odonata | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Gomphidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 50-58 mm | 26-32 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Tundra & Arctic |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America, Central America | Arctic Scandinavia, Svalbard, Arctic Russia, Alaska, Canadian Arctic |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Russet-tipped Clubtail
A handsome clubtail with orange-brown wingtips and a distinctly widened club-shaped abdomen. It flies late in the season along rivers in the southern US.
Did You Know?
Its distinctly orange-russet wingtips are unique among North American clubtails.
Dingy Arctic Fritillary
One of the smallest Arctic fritillaries with dull orange-brown wings and dark markings. The underside is mottled brown and gray with a mossy, cryptic appearance. It has a weak, fluttering flight close to the ground.
Did You Know?
This butterfly is so rare and localized that some populations consist of fewer than 100 individuals on isolated mountain summits.