Relict Fritillary
Common NameRelict Fritillary
Scientific NameBoloria relictus
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyHeliconiinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsorange, black
HabitatSubalpine meadows, forest clearings, tundra
Geographic RangeSiberia, Mongolia, Northeast China, Korea, Kuril Islands
Host PlantsViola spp. (violets)
Flight PeriodJuly to August
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae feed on violets and typically overwinter before pupating and emerging as adults.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive orange and black checkered pattern on the upperside, typical of fritillaries, in its specific high-altitude Asian range.
Description
This butterfly has bright orange wings heavily marked with intricate black lines and spots, forming a checkered pattern, with a dark body.
