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Lesser Marbled Fritillary

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The Lesser Marbled Fritillary is a beautiful butterfly with orange and black patterns on its wings. It loves to flutter around flowers in sunny places, making nature colorful and fun!

Habitat: Grasslands

Appearance

The Lesser Marbled Fritillary has bright orange-brown upper wings marked with distinct dark brown spots and wavy lines. Its hindwings on the underside feature a striking marbled pattern of pale yellow, white, and reddish-brown, making it visually unique among fritillaries.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderLepidopteraFamilyNymphalidaeGenusBrenthis
Lesser Marbled Fritillary
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Lesser Marbled Fritillary

Category

Insects

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Its caterpillars wear spiky coats, making them look like tiny, furry dragons!

The tiny eggs are laid one by one, often near the food plants its future babies will eat.

This butterfly's wings are like solar panels, soaking up sun to get energy for flying.

When it rests, its marbled underwings help it disappear against bark or dry leaves.

Special abilities

Ability

Sun Power Wings

Lesser Marbled Fritillary can warm up quickly by basking because its dark wing patterns efficiently absorb sunlight, helping it fly.

Ability

Leaf Eater

Lesser Marbled Fritillary caterpillars can munch on tough violet leaves because their strong mandibles are adapted for chewing.

Ability

Flower Finder

Lesser Marbled Fritillaries can locate nectar-rich flowers using their keen eyesight and sense of smell to fuel their flights.

Measurements & details

Wingspan
35-45 mm
Size
18-22 mm
Lifespan
14-28 days
Flight Speed
12 km/h
Leg Count
6

Diet & Feeding

Caterpillars munch on violet leaves, while adult butterflies sip sweet nectar from various flowers.

Age differences: Yes, larvae eat plant leaves, while adults feed on flower nectar.

Primary Foods

  • Viola species (violets)
  • Thistle nectar
  • Knapweed nectar
  • Mint nectar

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Butterflies are gentle and safe to watch. Just enjoy looking at them without touching.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lesser Marbled Fritillary's wingspan?

35-45 mm

How big is Lesser Marbled Fritillary?

18-22 mm

How long does Lesser Marbled Fritillary live?

14-28 days

How fast can Lesser Marbled Fritillary fly?

12 km/h

What does Lesser Marbled Fritillary eat?

Caterpillars munch on violet leaves, while adult butterflies sip sweet nectar from various flowers.

Where is Lesser Marbled Fritillary usually found?

Grasslands

How does Lesser Marbled Fritillary hunt?

Foraging

How many legs does Lesser Marbled Fritillary have?

6

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