Nymphalidae: Heliconiinae

07205 High Brown Fritillary Argynnis adippe, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

BF1606 (ABH59.020)

Borovets, Rila Mtns., 21st June 2010, male
Borovets, Rila Mtns., 21st June 2010, male
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Borovets, Rila Mtns., 21st June 2010, male
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
 2010-2016
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 2018
 2019
Tsarveyano, Kyustendil, 9th July 2013.
Tsarveyano, Kyustendil, 9th July 2013.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Kokalyane, near Sofia, 17th July 2013. Male.
Kokalyane, near Sofia, 17th July 2013. Male.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Kokalyane, near Sofia, 17th July 2013. Male.
Kokalyane, near Sofia, 17th July 2013. Male.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies


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:

Habitat

Grassland with bracken, scrub and cleared woodland.

Regional Information

Recorded in 34 (1.8%) of the 1900 10km squares of Bulgaria.

Last recorded in June 2018

Recorded date range (Adult): 12 June to 11 August

Similar Species
Arda valley, 17th June 2010
Arda valley, 17th June 2010
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Queen of Spain Fritillary Issoria lathonia


Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Spiny
Colours:
Orange, pink, black, white
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5