Queen of Spain Fritillary
Scientific Name:
Issoria lathonia
Synonyms:
Scalloped Winged Fritillary, Lesser Silver-spotted Fritillary
Description
Instantly identified by the large and shiny silver spots on the underside
Confusion Species:
High Brown Fritillary, Silver-washed Fritillary, Dark Green Fritillary
Wingspan:
Male: 34-52 mm, female: 50-56 mm
Log Book Number:
1603
Lifespan:
Several weeks.
Distribution:
Most of Europe with northern migration rare visitor to Britain
Habitat:
Rough flowery places
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I. lathonia