Pallas's Fritillary
Common NamePallas's Fritillary
Scientific NameArgynnis pallas
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyHeliconiinae
Wingspan (mm)58
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsorange, black
HabitatOpen woodlands, meadows, forest edges, steppe habitats
Geographic RangeCentral Asia, Siberia, Mongolia, China, Korea
Host PlantsViola species
Flight PeriodJune to August
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on violet species, typically overwintering as young caterpillars before pupating in spring to emerge as adults in summer.
Identification TipsLook for the bright orange ground color with a distinctive pattern of black spots and lines on the upperside. The underside, though not visible here, typically features silvery spots.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with vibrant orange wings heavily adorned with numerous black spots and intricate markings across both forewings and hindwings.
