




Melitaea didyma
The Spotted Fritillary is a beautiful butterfly with orange and black spots. It flutters around flowers and loves sunny places, making it a joyful sight in nature.
Habitat: Grasslands
The Spotted Fritillary has vibrant orange-brown wings adorned with numerous black spots and a distinct network of dark lines. Its hindwings often feature a paler, yellowish underside with a checkerboard pattern. This butterfly is visually differentiated by its striking pattern of black markings against a warm orange base, making it stand out from plainer brown butterflies.





Category
InsectsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Adults can taste sweet nectar with special sensors located on their tiny feet!
Their caterpillars wear spiky coats, making them less tasty for hungry birds!
They unfold a long, straw-like tongue called a proboscis to drink flower nectar!
This butterfly is super important for pollinating many different types of wildflowers!
Spotted Fritillary has dark markings that help them absorb sunlight to warm up their bodies, allowing for faster flight.
Spotted Fritillary can use its intricate wing patterns to blend into sun-dappled foliage, helping them hide from sharp-eyed predators.
Spotted Fritillary can locate specific host plants like plantains by smell, ensuring their caterpillars have the right food to grow.
Caterpillars munch on leaves, while adult butterflies enjoy sipping sweet flower nectar.
Age differences: Larvae feed on specific host plant leaves, while adults exclusively drink nectar from flowers.

Plantago lanceolata
Caterpillars feed on its leaves.

Centaurea scabiosa
Adults drink its nectar, aiding pollination.
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Parus major
Birds are common predators of butterflies.
Cotesia melitaearum
Larvae can be parasitized by this tiny wasp.
Marked with spots or patches of a different color.
Solitary animals live alone for most of their lives, only interacting with others for mating or parental care.
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
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Danger
1/5 · Very low
Be gentle and watch butterflies from a distance so they feel safe.
30-50 mm
15-25 mm
10-25 days
10-20 km/h
Caterpillars munch on leaves, while adult butterflies enjoy sipping sweet flower nectar.
Grasslands
Foraging
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