Atlantis Fritillary

Argynnis atlantis

The Atlantis Fritillary is a beautiful butterfly with orange and black spots. It flutters around in gardens and meadows, bringing color to nature. These butterflies love to sip nectar from flowers!

Hábitat: Meadows

Aspecto

The Atlantis Fritillary has vibrant orange-brown wings adorned with bold black spots and lines. Its hindwings often feature striking silver spots on the underside, making it sparkle when it rests. This intricate pattern helps distinguish it from other fritillaries.

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Atlantis Fritillary

Categoría

Insectos

Rareza

Common

Peligro

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Snaps

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Datos interesantes

Atlantis Fritillary caterpillars can actually pause their growth to survive a cold winter!

Its dazzling silver spots on the underside of its hindwings make it truly stand out!

Male butterflies have special 'scent scales' on their wings to help them find a mate!

These fast-flying butterflies are often seen visiting colorful flowers in sunny meadows!

Habilidades especiales

Atlantis Fritillary can fly with powerful, rapid wingbeats that help them quickly evade predators like birds.

Atlantis Fritillary has dark body hairs and wing scales that help them absorb sunlight to warm up, giving them energy to fly.

Atlantis Fritillary caterpillars can munch on tough violet leaves, which provides them with all the energy they need to grow and transform.

Medidas y detalles

Envergadura: 45-60 mm
Tamaño: 20-30 mm
Esperanza de vida: 15-30 días
Cantidad de patas: 6

Dieta y alimentación

Young Atlantis Fritillaries munch on violet leaves, while adults sip sweet flower nectar.

Diferencias por edad: Larvae eat violet leaves, while adult butterflies feed on flower nectar.

Alimentos principales

Violet leaves (larvae)
Thistle nectar
Milkweed nectar
Clover nectar

Método de búsqueda

Foraging

Conexiones ecológicas

eaten by

Common Blue Violet

Viola sororia

Its caterpillars feed exclusively on these leaves.

pollinates

Common Milkweed

Asclepias syriaca

Adults visit flowers for nectar, helping spread pollen.

eaten by

American Robin

Turdus migratorius

Birds like robins may prey on the adult butterflies.

Rasgos

Manchado

Marcado con manchas o parches de un color diferente.

Social

Los animales sociales viven en grupos organizados, cooperando para obtener beneficios de supervivencia como la búsqueda de alimento, la defensa y la cría de descendencia.