Uncompahgre Fritillary Butterfly vs Lake Stonefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Uncompahgre Fritillary Butterfly | Lake Stonefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Boloria acrocnema | Megaleuctra complicata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Plecoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Leuctridae |
| Size | 3-4 cm wingspan | 8-14 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | United States | North America |
| Conservation | Endangered | Near Threatened |
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.
Lake Stonefly
A rare stonefly found in cold mountain lake outlets and spring-fed streams.
Did You Know?
Its restricted cold-water habitat makes it vulnerable to climate warming.