Sallow vs Arctic Fritillary
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sallow | Arctic Fritillary |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xanthia icteritia | Boloria chariclea |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 30-36 mm wingspan | 28-36 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Hedgerows | Tundra & Arctic |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Arctic North America, Scandinavia, Siberia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Sallow
A pretty golden-yellow moth found in autumn, associated with sallow trees. Adults can be attracted to sugar or wine rope. Larvae feed on sallow catkins before descending to feed on low plants.
Did You Know?
Larvae begin life eating sallow catkins high in trees, then descend to complete development on ground-level plants.
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.