South American Clearwing Moth vs Arctic Fritillary
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | South American Clearwing Moth | Arctic Fritillary |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Carmenta theobromae | Boloria chariclea |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Sesiidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 18-25 mm wingspan | 28-36 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Tundra & Arctic |
| Diet | Omnivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Brazil, Ecuador, Colombia, Peru, Venezuela | Arctic North America, Scandinavia, Siberia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
South American Clearwing Moth
A small wasp-mimicking clearwing moth with transparent wings and a banded black-and-yellow abdomen. It is a significant pest of cacao trees in South America.
Did You Know?
Its resemblance to a stinging wasp is so convincing that even experienced entomologists sometimes mistake it for one in the field.
Arctic Fritillary
A small, orange-brown fritillary butterfly of arctic and alpine tundra. Its underside has distinctive silvery-white markings.
Did You Know?
It can complete its life cycle in the brief two-month arctic summer.