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Queen of Spain Fritillary
Latin name: Issoria (Argynnis) lathonia
Size: Wingspan approximately 30mm.
Distribution: Rare immigrant showing up mainly in the southern half of
England.
Months seen: May to October.
Habitat: Meadows, downs, dunes and cliffs.
Food: Nectar. Caterpillars feed on field pansy (viola arvensis).
Special features: Queen of Spain Fritillaries are a rare visitor to the
UK. The upper surface of the wings are orange with black markings. The photo
above shows the male which has small green patches where the wings meet the
body. The female has similar markings but with much larger green patches.
The markings on the undersides of the wings are similar in both sexes with these
distinctive pearl coloured patches (below).
It's possible the butterflies lay
eggs here but the adults are not yet able to survive the winter weather.
UK Safari Butterfly Section
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