Vincent'sFUNWILDFACTS

Gatekeeper vs Marsh Fritillary

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

Size

Gatekeeper

Gatekeeper

0.024 m

Human

1.75 m

Marsh Fritillary

Marsh Fritillary

0.021 m

GatekeeperMarsh Fritillary
Weight0.0002–0.0004 g0.0003–0.0005 g
Length1.8–2.4 cm1.7–2.1 cm
Wingspan3.8–4.8 cm2.9–4.6 cm
Top Speed15 km/h15 km/h
Lifespan0.027–0.082 yrs0.019–0.082 yrs
Incubation21 days21 days
Offspring80–200 150–400
DietHerbivoreHerbivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternDiurnalDiurnal
MigrationResidentResident
HabitatGrassland, Heathland, Woodland, Garden, FarmlandWetland, Grassland, Heathland, Farmland
RegionsNordics, EuropeNordics, Europe, Asia
FamilyNymphalidaeNymphalidae
OrderLepidopteraLepidoptera