Seven-spotted Green Lacewing vs Polar Fritillary
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Seven-spotted Green Lacewing | Polar Fritillary |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysopa septempunctata | Boloria polaris |
| Order | Neuroptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Chrysopidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 14-18 mm wingspan | 30-38 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Tundra & Arctic |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Central Asia | Canadian Arctic, northern Alaska, Greenland, Svalbard, northern Scandinavia, Siberia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Seven-spotted Green Lacewing
A green lacewing marked with seven dark spots on its head. Common across Europe and temperate Asia in vegetated habitats.
Did You Know?
The seven head spots are used to distinguish it from over a dozen similar European species.
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.