Oak Pinhole Borer vs Freija Fritillary
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Oak Pinhole Borer | Freija Fritillary |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Platypus cylindrus | Boloria freija |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 30-40 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Gardens | Tundra & Arctic |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Alaska, northern Canada, Scandinavia, Finland, northern Russia, Siberia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Oak Pinhole Borer
A tiny ambrosia beetle that bores into oak trees and cultivates fungal gardens inside its tunnels. The only European species of its subfamily. Males guard the tunnel entrance.
Did You Know?
One of the few farming insects in Europe, cultivating fungal crops inside tunnels bored into oak wood.
Freija Fritillary
A medium-small fritillary with bright orange wings bearing black zigzag markings. The hindwing underside features a distinctive arrowhead pattern in white and brown. It has a rapid, low flight over tundra bogs.
Did You Know?
Named after the Norse goddess Freya, this butterfly is among the first to fly each spring in the boreal north.