Kingdom Animalia Class Insecta Family Nymphalidae Scientific name Euphydryas cynthia | Phylum Arthropoda Order Lepidoptera Genus Euphydryas Rank Species | |
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Similar Euphydryas desfontainii, Melitaea aurelia, Euphydryas, Melitaea varia, Melitaea parthenoides | ||
Cynthia's Fritillary (Euphydryas cynthia) is a butterfly of the Nymphalidae family. It is found in the Alps and in mountainous areas of Bulgaria.
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Description
The wingspan is 32–42 mm.
Biology
The larvae feed on Plantago species, including Plantago alpina, and Alchemilla species.
References
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