English name:
Niobe Fritillary
Full scientific name:
Fabriciana niobe (Linnaeus, 1758)
Synonym:
Argynnis niobe (Linnaeus, 1758)
Croatian name:
Niobina sedefica
Flight Period and Life Cycle
1 brood per year. Overwinters as caterpillar.
Distribution in Croatia
More common along the coast including islands. Check the included map.
External Morphology Characteristics
The upper side of the wings is orange. There is a dark edge in the marginal zone. Similar to Fabriciana adippe. The comparison of the hindwing lateral view is here.
Behavior
Imago feeds with nectar of various flowers.
Caterpillar Host Plants
Family Violaceae.
Habitat
Woodland clearances and meadows with bushes. Elevations: 0-1500m.
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