Callippe Fritillary
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Callippe Fritillary
Argynnis callippe
The Callippe Fritillary is a beautiful butterfly with orange and black wings. It flutters around meadows and fields, bringing joy to everyone who sees it.
Habitat: Meadows and fields
Appearance
The Callippe Fritillary is a medium-sized butterfly with bright orange-brown wings adorned with distinct black spots and veins. Its underwings are particularly striking, often featuring large, shimmering silver-white spots. This makes it visually different from many other fritillaries which may have more muted underwing patterns.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderLepidopteraFamilyNymphalidaeGenusSpeyeria
Category
InsectsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Did you know fritillary caterpillars only eat violet leaves? Wow!
Female fritillaries lay their tiny eggs one by one near host plants.
Its underwings sparkle like jewels with shiny silver spots!
This butterfly can fly many miles seeking new flower patches.
Special abilities
Ability
Nectar Siphon
Callippe Fritillary can reach deep into flowers with its long proboscis to sip nectar, which helps them refuel their flight.
Ability
Violet Tracker
Callippe Fritillary females can find specific violet plants, which are the only food their caterpillars can eat to grow.
Ability
Silver Spot Shield
Callippe Fritillary has striking silver spots on its underwings that might help confuse predators or signal they are unappetizing.
Measurements & details
- Wingspan
- 50-70 mm
- Size
- 25-35 mm
- Lifespan
- 14-28 days
- Flight Speed
- 10 km/h
- Leg Count
- 6
Diet & Feeding
Adults sip nectar from flowers, while caterpillars munch exclusively on violet leaves!
Age differences: As caterpillars, they eat only violet leaves. As adults, they feed exclusively on flower nectar.
Primary Foods
- Nectar (from various wildflowers)
- Thistle nectar
- Milkweed nectar
- Buckwheat nectar
- Violet leaves
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
depends on
Hookedspur Violet
Viola adunca
Host plant for larvae.
pollinates
Spear Thistle
Cirsium vulgare
Adults visit for nectar.
pollinates
Showy Milkweed
Asclepias speciosa
Adults visit for nectar.
eaten by
Steller's Jay
Cyanocitta stelleri
A common bird predator.
Traits
Aerial
Aerial creatures spend a significant portion of their lives airborne, utilizing flight for various activities such as hunting, migration, or nesting.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Pollinator
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
Also known as
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always watch butterflies from a distance and don't try to catch them.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Callippe Fritillary's wingspan?
50-70 mm
How big is Callippe Fritillary?
25-35 mm
How long does Callippe Fritillary live?
14-28 days
How fast can Callippe Fritillary fly?
10 km/h
What does Callippe Fritillary eat?
Adults sip nectar from flowers, while caterpillars munch exclusively on violet leaves!
Where is Callippe Fritillary usually found?
Meadows and fields
How does Callippe Fritillary hunt?
Foraging
How many legs does Callippe Fritillary have?
6
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