Fabriciana adippe
Scientific NameFabriciana adippe
Wingspan (mm)55-65
HabitatThis species prefers open woodlands, woodland clearings, heathlands, and grasslands, often with bracken or scrub, where its larval food plants (violets) can be found.
Conservation StatusVaries by region. Globally, it is often considered Least Concern, but it is endangered or critically endangered in several Western European countries (e.g., UK).
Description
The High Brown Fritillary is a large, striking orange-brown butterfly with prominent black spots and markings on its upperside. The underside of the hindwings is typically yellowish-orange with a distinctive row of large, silvery-white spots, which can sometimes be reduced or absent in certain subspecies. It is known for its powerful flight.
