Cranberry Fritillary
Common NameCranberry Fritillary
Scientific NameBoloria aquilonaris
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyHeliconiinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsorange, brown, black, white
HabitatBogs, wet heathlands, marshy areas, tundra
Geographic RangeNorthern Europe, Siberia, parts of East Asia, and northern North America (Canada, Alaska)
Host Plantscranberry (*Vaccinium oxycoccos*), bog rosemary (*Andromeda polifolia*), other *Vaccinium* species
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on bog plants, typically overwintering as a larva. Pupation occurs in spring, leading to adult emergence in summer.
Identification TipsKey features include the orange-brown upperwings with black spots and the underside of the hindwing, which displays a complex pattern of orange, brown, and white/yellowish patches, often with a row of small, dark-ringed spots.
Description
A medium-sized fritillary with orange-brown upperwings heavily marked with black spots and a distinctive underside hindwing featuring a mosaic of orange, brown, and white/yellowish patches.
