Vincent'sFUNWILDFACTS

Blue Morpho Butterfly vs Gulf Fritillary

Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.

Size

Blue Morpho Butterfly

Blue Morpho Butterfly

0.08 m

Human

1.75 m

Gulf Fritillary

Gulf Fritillary

0.045 m

Blue Morpho ButterflyGulf Fritillary
Weight0.2–0.5 g0.3–0.6 g
Length6–8 cm3–4.5 cm
Wingspan10–15 cm6.5–8.5 cm
Top Speed20 km/h30 km/h
Lifespan–1–1 yrs
Incubation9 days5 days
Offspring50–200 50–200
DietHerbivoreHerbivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternDiurnalDiurnal
MigrationSedentarySedentary
HabitatRainforest, ForestRainforest, Forest, Grassland
RegionsSouth AmericaSouth America
FamilyNymphalidaeNymphalidae
OrderLepidopteraLepidoptera