Titania's Fritillary
Common NameTitania's Fritillary
Scientific NameBoloria titania
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyHeliconiinae
Wingspan (mm)42.5
Primary Colorsbrown, cream, orange, black
HabitatWet meadows, bogs, forest clearings, subalpine and alpine meadows
Geographic RangeNorthern Eurasia (Scandinavia, Russia, Siberia, Central Asia) and North America (Alaska, Canada, northern US)
Host Plantsviolets, bistort, cranberry
Flight PeriodJune to August
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on or near host plants. Larvae feed on the host plants, overwinter, and pupate in spring, typically completing one generation per year.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the specific mosaic pattern of reddish-brown, cream, and darker brown on the hindwing underside, particularly the arrangement and color of the pale spots and bands, which help distinguish it from other similar fritillary species.
Description
A medium-sized fritillary butterfly, the image shows its underside with a complex mosaic pattern of reddish-brown, cream, and darker brown patches, including distinct pale spots on the hindwing. Its body is hairy and brownish.
