Nymphalidae: Nymphalinae

59.033 (BF1610) Marsh Fritillary Euphydryas aurinia, (Rottemburg, 1775)

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General InformationOverwinters as Overwinters as a larva.

Wingspan: M: 30-42mm, F: 40-50mm
Foodplant(s): Devil's-bit Scabious (Succisa pratensis), Field Scabious (Knautia arvensis), Small Scabious (Scabiosa columbaria)
Flying: One generation, late May-early July
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Habitat

Damp grassland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.


Local
Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Spiny
Colours:
Black, white
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5