Marbled Fritillary
Common NameMarbled Fritillary
Scientific NameBrenthis daphne
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyHeliconiinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsorange, black
HabitatOpen woodlands, forest clearings, meadows, scrubland
Geographic RangeSouthern and Central Europe, parts of Asia
Host Plantsviolets
Flight PeriodMay to August
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on violet host plants. Larvae are spiny and overwinter as young caterpillars before pupating.
Identification TipsKey features include the bright orange upperside with distinct black spots and lines, and the marbled greenish-yellow and reddish-brown underside hindwings, often with small silver spots.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with bright orange wings heavily marked with numerous black spots and lines on the upperside.
