Hortensia Fritillary
Common NameHortensia Fritillary
Scientific NameArgynnis hortensia
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyHeliconiinae
Wingspan (mm)57.5
Primary Colorsorange, black
HabitatOpen woodlands, forest clearings, meadows, scrubland
Geographic RangeEast Asia (e.g., Korea, Japan, China, Russian Far East)
Host PlantsViola spp. (violets)
Flight PeriodJune to August
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on or near violet host plants. Larvae feed on violet leaves and typically overwinter as young larvae or eggs before pupating into a chrysalis.
Identification TipsLook for the vibrant tawny-orange ground color combined with the specific arrangement of black spots and lines across both forewings and hindwings, including a row of submarginal black spots. The underside (not visible in this image) often features silver spots.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly featuring bright tawny-orange wings heavily marked with black spots, lines, and a distinct zigzag pattern, particularly on the forewings.
