Uncompahgre Fritillary Butterfly vs Ambulyx Hawk Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Uncompahgre Fritillary Butterfly | Ambulyx Hawk Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Boloria acrocnema | Ambulyx substrigilis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 3-4 cm wingspan | 80-110 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | United States | Southeast Asia, southern China |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Uncompahgre Fritillary Butterfly
A small alpine butterfly found only above 3900 m in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado. It was not discovered until 1978.
Did You Know?
Climate change is pushing its alpine habitat ever higher, leaving it with nowhere to go.
Ambulyx Hawk Moth
A large tropical hawk moth with brown and buff-patterned forewings that resemble dead leaves. It is found in the forests of Southeast Asia and is attracted to lights at night.
Did You Know?
Ambulyx species are among the largest hawk moths in Asia, with some individuals approaching the size of small birds.