Sallow vs Polar Fritillary
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sallow | Polar Fritillary |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xanthia icteritia | Boloria polaris |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 30-36 mm wingspan | 30-38 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Hedgerows | Tundra & Arctic |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Canadian Arctic, northern Alaska, Greenland, Svalbard, northern Scandinavia, Siberia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Sallow
A pretty golden-yellow moth found in autumn, associated with sallow trees. Adults can be attracted to sugar or wine rope. Larvae feed on sallow catkins before descending to feed on low plants.
Did You Know?
Larvae begin life eating sallow catkins high in trees, then descend to complete development on ground-level plants.
Polar Fritillary
A small butterfly with warm orange upperwings marked with dark spots and zigzag lines. The underside has a distinctive pattern of white and reddish-brown patches. It is restricted to true Arctic tundra habitats.
Did You Know?
This is one of the most northerly butterflies in the world, found within a few hundred kilometers of the North Pole on Ellesmere Island.