Melitaea trivia

English name:
Lesser Spotted Fritillary
Full scientific name:
Melitaea trivia (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)
Croatian name:
Divizmina riđa

Red Book Category in EU: LC

Red Book Category in Croatia: NE

Wings span: 31-41 mm

Melitaea trivia, Velebit, 0621N3295
Melitaea trivia, Velebit, 0621N3295
Melitaea trivia, Velebit, 0621N3295
Melitaea trivia, Velebit, 0621N3295

Flight Period and Life Cycle

Flight period of Melitaea trivia in Croatia
Flight period of Melitaea trivia in Croatia

2-3 broods per year. Overwinters as caterpillar.

Distribution in Croatia

Distribution of Melitaea trivia in Croatia
Distribution of Melitaea trivia in Croatia

More common along the coast. Check the included map.

External Morphology Characteristics

The upper side of the wings is orange-red. In the postdiscal zone of the underside of the hindwing there is a series of orange spots in the form of an orange stripe. Similar to Melitaea didyma. The comparison of the underside of hindwing is here.

Behavior

Imago feeds with nectar of various flowers.

Caterpillar Host Plants

Verbascum species.

Habitat

Nutrient-poor grasslands. Elevations: 0-1500m.

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