Nymphalidae: Heliconiinae

07202 Silver-washed Fritillary Argynnis paphia, (Linnaeus, 1758)

BF1608 (ABH59.017)

Christophstal, July 2013
Christophstal, July 2013
 Photo © Peter Bissell
Christophstal, July 2013
 Photo © Peter Bissell
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General InformationOverwinters as a larva.

Wingspan: M: 69-76mm, F: 73-80mm
Foodplant(s): Common Dog-violet (Viola riviniana)
Flying: One generation, mid June-late August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Not endangered

Habitat

Broadleaved woodland.

Regional Information

Recorded in 3 (1.1%) of the 270 2km squares of Baden-Württemberg.

Last recorded in August 2018

Recorded date range (Flying/Adult): 20 July to 01 September



Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Spiny
Colours:
Pink, orange, black
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5