Brenthis hecate

English name:
Twin-spot Fritillary
Full scientific name:
Brenthis hecate (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)
Croatian name:
Dvotočkasti šarenac

Red Book Category in EU: LC

Red Book Category in Croatia: NE

Wings span: 35-42 mm

Brenthis hecate, Velebit, 0615N4399
Brenthis hecate, Velebit, 0615N4399
Brenthis hecate, Lika, 0717N5986
Brenthis hecate, Lika, 0717N5986

Flight Period and Life Cycle

Flight period of Brenthis hecate in Croatia
Flight period of Brenthis hecate in Croatia

1 brood per year. Overwinters as caterpillar.

Distribution in Croatia

Distribution of Brenthis hecate in Croatia
Distribution of Brenthis hecate in Croatia

It is rare in the north of Croatia. Check the included map.

External Morphology Characteristics

The upper side of wings is orange in color with dark spots. The butterfly looks similar to Brenthis daphne and Brenthis ino species. The identification can be made by examining the underside of the hindwings. Check here.

Behavior

Imago feeds with nectar of various flowers.

Caterpillar Host Plants

Family Rosaceae.

Habitat

Meadows with flowers at the edges of woodlands. Elevations: 0-1400m.

Gallery

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