Mud FritillaryEuphydryas aurinia

The upper surface of the wings is variegated, with a checkered pattern and an orange marginal band. The underside is also orange, but it is lighter and has a pattern formed by yellow-white spots and a submarginal sequence of well-marked black spots.

WHERE TO FIND IT AT AROUCA GEOPARK

Pouco Preocupante

Protected Species

Flying Season March - June

Dimension Width: 30-45 mm

Habitat Woodlands and woodland edges with a certain degree of humidity and a well-developed understorey.

Fritilária-dos-lameiros  ©Avelino Vieira

Fritilária-dos-lameiros ©Avelino Vieira

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