Woodland Brown vs Mountain Fritillary
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Woodland Brown | Mountain Fritillary |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lopinga achine | Boloria napaea |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 48-56 mm wingspan | 30-38 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Meadows |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Central and eastern Europe, temperate Asia | Alps, Scandinavia, Rocky Mountains |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Woodland Brown
A large brown butterfly with prominent yellow-ringed eyespots along the margins of both wings. It is one of Europe's most threatened butterflies due to changes in woodland management.
Did You Know?
It requires a very specific habitat of partially shaded grassy woodland that is now vanishingly rare.
Mountain Fritillary
A small fritillary with rich orange-brown wings marked with black spots. It occurs in damp alpine meadows alongside streams.
Did You Know?
Males patrol stream corridors searching for freshly emerged females.