Marsh Fritillary
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 Euphydryas aurinia, northern Portugal.
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| Euphydryas aurinia Rottemburg, 1775 |
The Marsh Fritillary (Euphydryas aurinia) is a butterfly of the Nymphalidae family.
The Marsh Fritillary is in decline in Europe and one of 11 butterflies covered by the United Kingdom Biodiversity Action Plan.
[edit] External links
- Marsh Fritillary in the UK Biodiversity Action Plan.
- Butterfly Conservation run a project devoted to the conservation of this butterfly.
- Devon Wildlife Trust manages a number of strongholds for the species including Volehouse Moor, Dunsdon and Vealand farm
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