Scarce fritillary

Euphydryas maturna
Brush-footed butterflies (Nymphalidae)

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Brown black wings with orange-yellow markings on the top surface. Under surface orange with pearlescent markings and black stripes. ♂ smaller than ♀ with similar markings and colour.

Prefers woodland with young maple, since the young caterpillar feeds on it. Despite the bright colours, it is difficult to spot, ♂ can be found at pools.

⇔ wsp. 35-42 mm

Populations vary each year mainly due to parasites.  

LA:
≈ The similar EUPHYDRYAS INTERMEDIA  found often in the Alps has a slightly larger ♂.  They are mutually exclusive in an area. No photos avaiable.

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