Shepherd's Fritillary vs Mormon Metalmark
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Shepherd's Fritillary | Mormon Metalmark |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Boloria pales | Apodemia mormo |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Riodinidae |
| Size | 30-36 mm wingspan | 22-30 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Heathland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Alps, Pyrenees, Balkans | Western North America from Canada to Mexico |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern (species); some subspecies criticall |
Shepherd's Fritillary
A variable fritillary butterfly of high alpine pastures. Its wing pattern varies greatly between populations across different mountain ranges.
Did You Know?
It is named after the mountain shepherds who share its high-altitude habitat.
Mormon Metalmark
A small butterfly with dark brown wings covered in white spots arranged in irregular bands. Several of its subspecies are critically endangered.
Did You Know?
The Lange's metalmark subspecies, restricted to a single sand dune in California, is one of the rarest butterflies in the world.