Marbled Fritillary

Not found in the UK. Adults fly in a single brood from late May through to August. Winter is spent as an egg or young caterpillar.

Size and Family

• Family: Nymphalids / Fritillaries
• Size: Medium
• Wing Span Range (male to female): 30-44mm

Conservation Status

• Butterfly Conservation priority: Low                    
• European Status: Not threatened

Caterpillar Foodplants

Caterpillars feed on Bramble.

Habitat

 Woodland and bushy places where the larval foodplant Bramble grows.

Distribution

• Widespread and can be found from north Spain, south France and eastwards to Slovakia and Greece.
• Distribution Trend Since 1970s: N/A