Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary vs Tundra Leaf Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary | Tundra Leaf Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Boloria selene | Chrysomela lapponica |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | Wingspan 32-44mm | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Tundra & Arctic |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North America | Scandinavia, Finland, northern Russia, Siberia, subarctic Canada |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary
A small orange fritillary with silver and rufous pearl spots on the hindwing underside.
Did You Know?
Has declined significantly across Europe due to the loss of coppiced woodland and damp meadow habitats.
Tundra Leaf Beetle
A rounded, metallic reddish-brown leaf beetle with variable dark markings. Adults and larvae feed on willows in subarctic and mountain regions. Both stages produce chemical defenses derived from salicylates in willow leaves.
Did You Know?
Larvae secrete droplets of salicylaldehyde derived from willow on their backs, creating a chemical shield that repels predators.