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Hydaspe Fritillary

Argynnis hydaspe

The Hydaspe Fritillary is a beautiful butterfly with orange and black wings. It flutters gracefully in gardens and meadows, bringing joy to everyone who sees it.

Habitat: Meadows

Appearance

The Hydaspe Fritillary has vibrant orange wings adorned with intricate black spots and lines. Its most distinguishing feature is the underside of its hindwings, which displays striking silver-white spots against a reddish-brown and pale yellow background, making it distinct from other fritillaries.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderLepidopteraFamilyNymphalidaeGenusSpeyeria
Hydaspe Fritillary
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Hydaspe Fritillary

Category

Insects

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Hydaspe Fritillary often 'basks' in the sun to warm up its wings before it can fly!

Its caterpillars wear a spiky coat of armor to protect themselves from hungry birds!

Many butterflies, including this one, taste with their feet to find yummy plants!

This butterfly spends winter as a tiny caterpillar, hiding under leaves until spring!

Special abilities

Ability

Hidden Underwing

Hydaspe Fritillary has uniquely patterned underwings that help them blend into tree bark when resting, making them harder for predators to spot.

Ability

Violet Tracker

Hydaspe Fritillary can detect specific chemicals from violet plants, which helps them find the perfect leaves for their caterpillars to eat.

Ability

Nectar Sipper

The Hydaspe Fritillary has a long, straw-like proboscis that helps them sip sweet nectar deep inside flowers for energy.

Measurements & details

Wingspan
45-65 mm
Size
20-30 mm
Lifespan
14-30 days
Flight Speed
15 km/h
Leg Count
6

Diet & Feeding

Adults sip flower nectar; caterpillars munch on violet leaves.

Age differences: Larvae (caterpillars) eat violet leaves, while adult butterflies drink nectar from flowers.

Primary Foods

  • flower nectar
  • violet leaves
  • thistle nectar
  • milkweed nectar

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

depends on

western violet

Viola adunca

Its caterpillars feed exclusively on their leaves.

eaten by

black-billed magpie

Pica hudsonia

Birds often prey on adult butterflies and caterpillars.

pollinates

Canada thistle

Cirsium arvense

Adults visit thistle flowers to drink their nectar.

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 Hydaspe Fritillary's wingspan?

45-65 mm

How big is Hydaspe Fritillary?

20-30 mm

How long does Hydaspe Fritillary live?

14-30 days

How fast can Hydaspe Fritillary fly?

15 km/h

What does Hydaspe Fritillary eat?

Adults sip flower nectar; caterpillars munch on violet leaves.

Where is Hydaspe Fritillary usually found?

Meadows

How does Hydaspe Fritillary hunt?

Foraging

How many legs does Hydaspe Fritillary have?

6

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