Fritillary (general type)
Image: Otto Marseus van Schrieck (Public domain)
Common NameFritillary (general type)
Scientific NameArgynnis sp.
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyHeliconiinae
Wingspan (mm)60
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsorange, yellow, black
HabitatWoodlands, forest edges, clearings, meadows
Geographic RangeEurope (based on painter's origin and typical Fritillary distribution)
Host Plantsviolets (Viola spp.)
Flight PeriodJune to September
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesFritillaries typically lay eggs on or near their host plants (often violets). The larvae feed on the leaves, and then pupate into a chrysalis before emerging as adults.
Identification TipsKey features for Fritillaries include their distinctive orange and black spotted upperwing pattern, and often silvery or pearly markings on the underside of the hindwings, though these are not clearly visible in this artistic representation.
Description
These butterflies are depicted with medium-sized, orange-yellow wings heavily marked with distinct black spots and lines, characteristic of many Fritillary species.
