Silver-washed Fritillary vs Lacteus Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Silver-washed Fritillary | Lacteus Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Argynnis paphia | Coptotermes lacteus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Rhinotermitidae |
| Size | 54-70 mm wingspan | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Eastern Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Silver-washed Fritillary
A large, fast-flying butterfly with bright orange upperwings marked with black spots and streaks. The hindwing underside has distinctive silvery-green washed streaks.
Did You Know?
Males perform a spectacular aerial courtship display, flying loops underneath the female while releasing pheromones from specialized wing scales.
Lacteus Termite
An Australian mound-building termite that constructs distinctive dark, hard-walled mounds up to 2 meters tall. The mounds are a common sight in pastures and open woodland across eastern Australia. Workers are pale and soft-bodied with gut protozoa for cellulose digestion.
Did You Know?
Their mounds are so durable that they persist for decades after the colony dies and are sometimes used as road-building material in rural Australia.