Himalayan Queen Fritillary
Common NameHimalayan Queen Fritillary
Scientific NameArgynnis hyperbius
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyHeliconiinae
Wingspan (mm)70
Primary Colorsbrown, white, black
HabitatOpen grasslands, forest edges, clearings, and mountainous regions.
Geographic RangeHimalayan region, India, Southeast Asia, China, Korea, Japan.
Host PlantsViola species (violets)
Flight PeriodMultiple broods from spring to autumn, typically May to October in mountainous regions.
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; eggs are laid on or near violet host plants, larvae are spiny and feed on violets, and pupae are typically suspended.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the distinctive underside of the hindwing with its prominent silvery-white, irregularly shaped patches outlined in dark brown on a light brown ground color.
Description
This butterfly displays the underside of its hindwing, characterized by a striking pattern of large, irregular silvery-white patches outlined in dark brown, set against a warm light brown background.
