Silver-washed Fritillary vs Speculitermes Inquiline
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Silver-washed Fritillary | Speculitermes Inquiline |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Argynnis paphia | Speculitermes cyclops |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Termitidae |
| Size | 54-70 mm wingspan | 2-4 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | India, Sri Lanka |
| 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.
Speculitermes Inquiline
A small soil-feeding termite from India that is notable for being an inquiline, living within the mounds of larger termite species. Workers are pale and blind, feeding on organic soil within the host mound. Colonies are small and inconspicuous.
Did You Know?
This termite is a mound parasite, secretly living inside the walls of other termites' nests and feeding on soil without the host colony apparently noticing.