Kingdom Animalia Class Insecta Family Nymphalidae Scientific name Brenthis hecate | Phylum Arthropoda Order Lepidoptera Genus Brenthis Rank Species | |
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Similar Brenthis, Brenthis daphne, Coenonympha glycerion, Arethusana arethusa, Hipparchia fagi | ||
The twin-spot fritillary (Brenthis hecate) is a butterfly in the family Nymphalidae.
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Description
Brenthis hecate is a large fritillary with a wingspan reaching 35–45 millimetres (1.4–1.8 in) and bright orange uppersides of the wings. The underside of the hindwings shows a double parallel line of brown spots (hence the common name). The flight period extends from May to early August. The larva feeds on Filipendula ulmaria and Dorycnium.
Distribution
Brenthis hecate is found in south-western Europe, southern Russia, the Balkans, Asia Minor, Iran and Central Asia.
Habitat
This species is typical of dry flowery meadows with light scrub and woodland margins, at an elevation of 25–1,500 metres (82–4,921 ft) above sea level.
References
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