Melitaea phoebe
| Melitaea phoebe | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Nymphalidae |
| Genus: | Melitaea |
| Species: | M. phoebe |
| Binomial name | |
| Melitaea phoebe Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775 | |
The knapweed fritillary (Melitaea phoebe) is a butterfly of the Nymphalidae family. It is found in the Palearctic ecozone, except the northernmost locations. It used to include Melitaea telona, recently revalidated as a distinct cryptic species.
Description
The wingspan is 34–50 mm. The butterfly flies from April to September depending on the location.
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Pupa
Larva
Larva- Side view
Biology
The larvae feed on Plantago and Centaurea species (including Centaurea jacea).
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