Nymphalidae: Heliconiinae

59.016 (BF1603) Queen of Spain Fritillary Issoria lathonia, (Linnaeus, 1758)

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General InformationOverwinters as Doesn't overwinter in the UK.

Wingspan: M: 34-52mm, F: 50-56mm
Foodplant(s): Wild Pansy (Viola tricolor), Field Pansy (Viola arvensis), violets (Viola spp.)
Flying: One generation, late May-mid October
UK Presence: Immigrant
National status: Uncommon/Rare

Habitat

Dry, open, heathland and dunes.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

Similar Species
Silver-washed Fritillary Argynnis paphia
Dark Green Fritillary Argynnis aglaja
High Brown Fritillary Argynnis adippe

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