Asian Fritillary
Common NameAsian Fritillary
Scientific NameBoloria pales
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyHeliconiinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorsorange, cream, black
HabitatAlpine meadows, subalpine grasslands, rocky slopes
Geographic RangeEurasia (Europe, Central Asia, Siberia)
Host PlantsViola species (violets)
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on various violet species, typically overwinter as larvae, and pupate in spring before the adults emerge.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the prominent checkered pattern of orange and creamy-white on the hindwing underside, notably lacking any silver spots, which distinguishes it from other fritillary species.
Description
A small to medium-sized butterfly with an orange and black patterned upperside, and a distinctive checkered mosaic of orange and creamy-white patches on the underside of the hindwings.
