Riodinidae: Riodininae

60.001 (BF1582) Duke of Burgundy Fritillary Hamearis lucina, (Linnaeus, 1758)

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General InformationOverwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.

Wingspan: M: 29-32mm, F: 31-34mm
Foodplant(s): Cowslip (Primula veris), Primrose (Primula vulgaris), False Oxlip (Primula veris x vulgaris)
Flying: One generation, late April-early June
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Habitat

Chalk and limestone grassland and ancient woodland clearings and rides.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.


Local
Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Hairy
Colours:
Brown, black