Nymphalidae: Heliconiinae

07204 Dark Green Fritillary Argynnis aglaja, (Linnaeus, 1758)

BF1607 (ABH59.019)

Druzhevo, Western Stara Planina, 16th July 2012.
Druzhevo, Western Stara Planina, 16th July 2012.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Druzhevo, Western Stara Planina, 16th July 2012.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
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Dobrostan, Western Rhodopi Mtns., 4th July 2006, male.
Dobrostan, Western Rhodopi Mtns., 4th July 2006, male.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Varshets, NW Bulgaria. 16th July 2012.
Varshets, NW Bulgaria. 16th July 2012.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies


General InformationOverwinters as Overwinters as a larva.

Wingspan: 58-68mm
Foodplant(s): Common Dog-violet (Viola riviniana), Hairy Violet (Viola hirta), Marsh Violet (Viola palustris), violets (Viola spp.)
Flying: One generation, early June-mid August
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Flower-rich grassland.

Regional Information

Recorded in 54 (2.8%) of the 1900 10km squares of Bulgaria.

Last recorded in June 2018

Recorded date range (Adult): 06 June to 26 July

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:
Black, red, pink
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5