Euphydryas cynthia
Euphydryas cynthia | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Nymphalidae |
Genus: | Euphydryas |
Species: | E. cynthia |
Binomial name | |
Euphydryas cynthia (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) | |
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Cynthia's Fritillary (Euphydryas cynthia) is a butterfly of the Nymphalidae family. It is found in the Alps and in mountainous areas of Bulgaria.
The wingspan is 32–42 mm.
The larvae feed on Plantago species, including Plantago alpina, and Alchemilla species.