Andean Fritillary
Common NameAndean Fritillary
Scientific NameYramea lathonioides
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyHeliconiinae
Wingspan (mm)55
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsorange, black
HabitatHigh-altitude grasslands, rocky slopes, paramo, puna
Geographic RangeAndes of South America (Chile, Argentina, Bolivia, Peru)
Host PlantsViola species
Flight PeriodDecember to March
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae feed on Viola species, pupate, and emerge as adults.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its bright orange upperside with a dense pattern of black spots and lines, typical of a fritillary, found in high-altitude Andean regions.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with vibrant orange wings heavily patterned with numerous black spots and intricate black lines, and a fuzzy, orange-brown body.
