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Eurasian Silver-bordered Fritillary

Boloria selene

The Eurasian Silver-bordered Fritillary is a beautiful butterfly with orange and black patterns. It loves to flutter around flowers and is often seen in sunny meadows during the summer.

Habitat: Meadows

Appearance

The Eurasian Silver-bordered Fritillary is a medium-sized butterfly with bright orange upperwings adorned with bold black spots and markings. Its most distinctive feature is the underside of its hindwings, which showcase a beautiful pattern of reddish-brown, yellow, and cream patches, prominently edged with metallic silver-white spots.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderLepidopteraFamilyNymphalidaeGenusBoloria
Eurasian Silver-bordered Fritillary
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Eurasian Silver-bordered Fritillary

Category

Insects

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Did you know the 'silver' on its wings are tiny, shiny scales that catch the light? Wow!

Its caterpillars are picky eaters, only munching on violet leaves and nothing else!

This butterfly loves damp places and often flutters near marshy fields or stream banks.

When it rests, it often holds its wings together to show off its stunning silver undersides!

Special abilities

Ability

Nectar Navigator

Eurasian Silver-bordered Fritillary has a long proboscis that helps them sip sweet nectar from deep inside flowers.

Ability

Host Plant Finder

Eurasian Silver-bordered Fritillary can taste with its feet, helping them find the perfect violet leaves for their caterpillars.

Ability

Patterned Camouflage

Eurasian Silver-bordered Fritillary has intricate wing patterns that help them blend into flowery meadows and avoid predators.

Ability

Shape Shifter

Eurasian Silver-bordered Fritillary can transform from a spiky caterpillar to a beautiful winged butterfly through complete metamorphosis.

Measurements & details

Wingspan
30-46 mm
Size
15-20 mm
Lifespan
10-20 days
Leg Count
6

Diet & Feeding

Caterpillars munch on violets, while adult butterflies sip sweet flower nectar.

Age differences: Larvae eat only violet leaves, but adults drink nectar from various flowers.

Primary Foods

  • Violet leaves
  • Thistle nectar
  • Knapweed nectar
  • Ragged-robin nectar

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

Traits

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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 Eurasian Silver-bordered Fritillary's wingspan?

30-46 mm

How big is Eurasian Silver-bordered Fritillary?

15-20 mm

How long does Eurasian Silver-bordered Fritillary live?

10-20 days

What does Eurasian Silver-bordered Fritillary eat?

Caterpillars munch on violets, while adult butterflies sip sweet flower nectar.

Where is Eurasian Silver-bordered Fritillary usually found?

Meadows

How does Eurasian Silver-bordered Fritillary hunt?

Foraging

How many legs does Eurasian Silver-bordered Fritillary have?

6

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