High Brown Fritillary (Argynnis adippe, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775))

General InformationOverwinters as Overwinters as an egg.

Wingspan: 55-69mm
Foodplant(s): Common Dog-violet (Viola riviniana), Hairy Violet (Viola hirta), Heath Dog-violet (Viola canina), violets (Viola spp.)
Flying: One generation, mid May-early August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Habitat

Grassland with bracken, scrub and cleared woodland.