Euphydryas cynthia
| Euphydryas cynthia | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Nymphalidae |
| Genus: | Euphydryas |
| Species: | E. cynthia |
| Binomial name | |
| Euphydryas cynthia (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) | |
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Cynthia's Fritillary (Euphydryas cynthia) is a butterfly of the Nymphalidae family. It is found in the Alps and in mountainous areas of Bulgaria.
Description
The wingspan is 32–42 mm.
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Male Dosal side
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Male △ Ventral side
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Female Dosal side
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Female △ Ventral side
Biology
The larvae feed on Plantago species, including Plantago alpina, and Alchemilla species.
External links
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